Writing
亲热 (qīn rè) — how to say "affectionate" in Chinese
亲热
Affectionate, warm, intimate
adjective · verb
Character composition
亲
close, relative
热
hot, warm
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
亠
Lid
#8 · tóu · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
亲热起来
qīn rè qǐ lái
become intimate
亲热地打招呼
qīn rè de dǎ zhāo hū
greet warmly
态度亲热
tài dù qīn rè
warm attitude
Examples
这对老夫妻总是那么亲热，让人羡慕。
This old couple is always so affectionate, it's enviable.
他们很亲热。
They are very affectionate.
Frequently asked questions
Affectionate meaning in Chinese
"affectionate" in Chinese is 亲热 (qīn rè).
What does 亲热 mean in English?
亲热 (qīn rè) means "Affectionate, warm, intimate".
How is 亲热 pronounced?
It is pronounced qīn rè (written as qin re, qinre). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "affectionate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 亲热: 亲 has 9 strokes, 热 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 亲热?
亲热 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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