亲 Stroke Order — How to Write 亲
亲 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 立, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
亲 Radical and Character Components
亲 is an ideographic compound. A tree 木 bearing fruit 立.
Radical: 立 + 7 more strokes
亲 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qīn
- qìng
Meanings of 亲 in Chinese
1
qīn亲
Referring to blood or marital relations; related to kinship.
我们要孝顺双亲，感谢他们的养育之恩。
We should be filial to our parents and thank them for their nurturing grace.
Refers to marriage or matrimonial arrangements, often used in phrases like '亲事' (qīnshì).
他们家正在忙着给女儿张罗亲事。
They are busy arranging their daughter's marriage.
Refers to relationships formed through marriage or close connections, such as relatives or close friends.
春节期间，我们常常会走访亲戚朋友。
During the Spring Festival, we often visit our relatives and friends.
A term of address for people from the same locality or village; fellow townsmen or villagers.
乡亲们，感谢大家对我们村子的支持。
Fellow villagers, thank you all for your support of our village.
Refers to doing something personally or directly; oneself.
这份礼物是我亲手制作的，希望你喜欢。
This gift was personally made by me; I hope you like it.
Close, intimate, or having a good, strong relationship; like family.
虽然没有血缘关系，但他们亲如一家。
Although not related by blood, they are as close as family.
To kiss; to touch with lips as a sign of affection.
妈妈亲了一下宝宝的脸。
Mom kissed the baby's face.
2
qìng亲
Refers to the relationship or address between the parents of a married couple (in-laws). Specifically, the character '亲' (qìng) is used in the term '亲家' (qìng jiā).
我的亲家明天要来我家做客。
My in-laws are coming to visit my home tomorrow.
Common Words and Phrases with 亲
1
2
parental organism used for crossbreeding
在植物育种中，科学家会选择具有优良性状的亲本进行杂交，以培育出更优秀的后代。
In plant breeding, scientists select parental organisms with desirable traits for hybridization to cultivate superior offspring.
3
in one's own handwriting; personally written
这份感谢信是她亲笔写的。
This thank-you letter was written by her own hand.
4
A bodyguard, specifically referring to a personal guard or attendant for an official in ancient times.
将军的亲兵们在营帐外站岗，时刻保持警惕
The general's personal guards stood sentry outside the tent, always remaining vigilant.
5
Relatives or kinsfolk.
节假日时，李阿姨家总是高朋满座，亲串好友都来家里聚会。
During holidays, Aunt Li's house is always bustling with activity, as close relatives and friends come together for gatherings.
6
Parental generation; the individuals or organisms that are crossed to produce offspring or hybrids, particularly in genetics or breeding experiments.
在孟德尔的豌豆实验中，他首先选择了纯种的亲代进行杂交。
In Mendel's pea experiments, he first selected purebred parental generations for cross-breeding.
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8
Close relatives within the same clan or lineage; kindred.
在过年时他家会邀请所有亲房到家里一起吃团圆饭
During the Chinese New Year, his family invites all close relatives to their home for a reunion dinner.
9
Relatives and old acquaintances.
春节期间，许多人会回家探望亲故，共同庆祝，分享喜悦。
During the Spring Festival, many people return home to visit their relatives and old friends, celebrating together and sharing joy.
10
The ability to attract and connect with people easily, fostering a sense of closeness and understanding.
她的笑容很有亲和力，让周围的人都感到放松和愉快。
Her smile has great affinity, making everyone around her feel relaxed and happy.
11
The parents of one's son-in-law or daughter-in-law; in-laws whose children are married to each other.
王阿姨和李叔叔成了亲家后，两家往来更加密切了。
After Aunt Wang and Uncle Li became in-laws, their two families started to visit each other more frequently.
12
The father of one's son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
亲家公每年都会和我们一起包饺子过冬至。
Every year, our daughter-in-law's father joins us to make dumplings for the Winter Solstice.
13
son's or daughter's mother-in-law
我和亲家母经常一起去公园散步，我们相处得非常融洽。
My child's spouse's mother and I often go for walks in the park; we get along very well.
14
personally attend; personally be present (an honorific term)
尊敬的嘉宾，我们诚挚地邀请您亲驾开幕式，共同见证这一重要时刻。
Esteemed guests, we sincerely invite you to personally attend the opening ceremony and witness this important moment together.
15
to be close to; to have a close relationship with
孩子们很容易和新来的老师亲近起来。
Children easily get close to the new teacher.
16
relatives and old acquaintances
春节期间，他回到家乡，与亲旧们欢聚一堂
During the Spring Festival, he returned to his hometown and had a joyful reunion with his relatives and old friends.
More words with 亲
- fù父qin亲Father
- mǔ母qīn亲A female parent.
- niáng娘qīn亲Mother
- qǔ娶qīn亲Marry, Get married
- xǐng省qīn亲visit one's parents, visit one's relatives
- yīn姻qīn亲in-law, relative by marriage
- yíng迎qīn亲fetching the bride, picking up the bride
- zhì至qīn亲very close relative
- zōng宗qīn亲relatives of the same clan
- chuàn串qīn亲qī戚to visit relatives
- wá娃wa娃qīn亲Childhood engagement
- gōng躬qīn亲do personally, personally attend to
- huàn换qīn亲Exchange marriage
- lìng令qīn亲your esteemed parents or relatives
- liù六qīn亲close relatives, kinsmen
- mào茂qīn亲Esteemed relative, Respected kinsman
- pān攀qīn亲claim kinship, establish kinship
- rèn认qīn亲to recognize one's kin, to acknowledge relatives
- shè舍qīn亲my relative (a modest term)
- xǔ许qīn亲to accept a marriage proposal
Idioms with 亲
- qīn亲lín临qí其jìng境be personally on the scene
- qīn亲mì密wú无jiān间extremely close and intimate
- qīn亲qi戚péng朋you友relatives and friends
- qīn亲qīn亲qiè切qiè切warm and affectionate
- qīn亲qīn亲rè热rè热warm and intimate
- qīn亲rú如gǔ骨ròu肉as close as family
- qīn亲rú如shǒu手zú足as close as siblings
- qīn亲shàng上chéng成qīn亲relatives marrying into each other's families again
- qīn亲shàng上jiā加qīn亲strengthen family ties through intermarriage
- qīn亲shàng上zuò做qīn亲relatives marrying relatives again
- qīn亲shū疏guì贵jiàn贱intimate, estranged, noble, and lowly
- qīn亲tòng痛chóu仇kuài快grieve friends and gladden enemies
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Open the tool →Questions about 亲
What does 亲 mean in Chinese?
亲 (qīn) means “To kiss” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 亲?
亲 has 2 pronunciations: qīn, qìng.
How many strokes does 亲 have?
亲 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 亲?
亲 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 立. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 亲?
The radical of 亲 is 立, and 亲 is an ideographic compound.