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亲密 (intimate) vs 密切 (close) — use 亲密 for emotional warmth in relationships, while 密切 emphasizes strong connections or collaboration.
Be careful not to use 亲密 in overly formal contexts, as it is more suited for personal relationships. Collocations include 亲密关系 (intimate relationship) and 亲密朋友 (close friend). Also, remember that the tones must be pronounced correctly to convey the intended meaning.
As a level 6 HSK word, 亲密 can help students understand more complex expressions of relationships. Students should focus on how it contrasts with more formal terms for relationships, such as 关系 (relationship) and how it appears in various contexts like literature or conversation.
Learners often confuse 亲密 with 亲切 (qīn qiè), which means friendly or kind, leading to incorrect usage in contexts requiring emotional closeness. For instance, saying '亲切关系' instead of '亲密关系' is incorrect; the correct term is '亲密关系'.
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How to say intimate in Chinese
“intimate” in Chinese is亲密
亲密 (qīn mì) describes a close and intimate relationship between individuals, often implying emotional warmth and trust. It's commonly used in contexts related to friendships, family connections, or romantic partnerships, highlighting a deep bond that goes beyond surface-level interactions.
When to use 亲密
Be careful not to use 亲密 in overly formal contexts, as it is more suited for personal relationships. Collocations include 亲密关系 (intimate relationship) and 亲密朋友 (close friend). Also, remember that the tones must be pronounced correctly to convey the intended meaning.
亲密 or something close to it
亲密 (intimate) vs 密切 (close) — use 亲密 for emotional warmth in relationships, while 密切 emphasizes strong connections or collaboration.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 亲密 with 亲切 (qīn qiè), which means friendly or kind, leading to incorrect usage in contexts requiring emotional closeness. For instance, saying '亲切关系' instead of '亲密关系' is incorrect; the correct term is '亲密关系'.
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Grammar Patterns of 亲密
亲密 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我问她，她和妈妈之间的____关系是否曾带来过任何问题。
I asked whether her closeness to her mother ever posed any problems.
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No, 亲密 can also describe close friendships and familial bonds, highlighting emotional ties.
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