Starting as Online Slang, Learn "Dear" in Chinese
1,283 views · Published 22 May 2016 · 0:49 · Indexed 6 October 2026
Channel: eChineseLearning · 2016 · Education
Originating on China's popular Taobao website, 亲 (qīn) is short for the more traditional 亲爱的(qīn'ài de). Both mean "dear", or an endearing way to address each other. This phrase has transcended into daily life, as Chinese are now using 亲 (qīn) offline as well! Study up HERE: http://goo.gl/u3IrUS
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