释义
- 1. dear
- 2. beloved
- 3. darling
Usage notes
Common mistakes
亲爱 is rarely used alone; it usually appears as 亲爱的 (qīn'ài de) to address someone, like 'dear' in letters.
Formality
亲爱的 is standard for affectionate address; using 亲爱 without 的 is literary and uncommon in speech.