HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
亲 — dear
- Reading
- qīn
- Meaning
- dear; intimate; to kiss;亲
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
亲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is qīn and it means dear; intimate; to kiss;亲. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
亲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 亲 (dear, intimate, kiss), 亲戚 (relative, kindred) and 母亲 (mother).
Chinese words containing 亲
Frequently asked questions
What does 亲 mean in Chinese?
亲 means dear; intimate; to kiss;亲 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 亲 read?
亲 is read qīn. Reading it inside real words — 亲 and 亲戚 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 亲 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 亲 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 亲 in a word?
A common word containing 亲 is 亲 (qīn) — "dear, intimate, kiss". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 亲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 亲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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