亲密

qīn mì

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Common

Definitions

1. intimate
2. close

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 疏远 shū yuǎn 疏远 shū yuǎn to drift apart: to drift apart

Related words

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• 密切 mì qiè 密切 mì qiè close 强调联系紧密: close
• 亲热 qīn rè 亲热 qīn rè affectionate; intimate; warmhearted 指态度热情、亲近: affectionate; intimate; warmhearted

Synonyms

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• 亲近 qīn jìn 亲近 qīn jìn intimate 感情或关系上的接近: intimate

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 秘密 (mì mì, secret); they sound similar but have different meanings.

Formality

Used in both formal and informal contexts, e.g., 亲密的朋友 (intimate friend).

Example Sentences

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他们是 亲密 的朋友。

They are intimate friends.

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Words Containing 亲密

• 亲密无间 亲密无间 qīn mì wú jiān: close relation, no gap (idiom); intimate and nothing can come between

Child Words of 亲密

• 密 密 mì: secret
• 亲 亲 qīn: parent
• 亲 亲 qìng: parents-in-law of one's offspring