亲热

qīn rè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. affectionate; intimate; warmhearted
2. to show affection for
3. (coll.) to get intimate with sb

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 冷淡 lěng dàn 冷淡 lěng dàn indifferent 冷淡 means cold or indifferent, the opposite of warmhearted and affectionate.: indifferent

Related words

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• 热情 rè qíng 热情 rè qíng cordial 热情 means enthusiastic or warm (in behavior), often used to describe a person's welcoming attitude, while 亲热 is more about affectionate intimacy.: cordial

Synonyms

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• 亲密 qīn mì 亲密 qīn mì intimate Both mean close or intimate, but 亲热 emphasizes warmth and affection, while 亲密 emphasizes closeness in relationship.: intimate

Usage notes

Common mistakes

亲热 is not used to describe weather or temperature, unlike English 'warm'. Use 暖和 for warm weather.

Example Sentences

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他们俩看起来很 亲热 。

The two of them look very affectionate with each other.

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Child Words of 亲热

• 热 热 rè: to warm up
• 亲 亲 qīn: parent
• 亲 亲 qìng: parents-in-law of one's offspring