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March 24, 2026
亲切(親切)qīnqiè(qin1qie4)
亲切 (qīnqiè) refers to a warm and friendly demeanor, often used to describe a person who is approachable and kind. This word can also imply a sense of familiarity or closeness, making it suitable in both personal and professional contexts, such as describing interactions with friends or in customer service settings.
Frequency#8184DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 亲切 is highly valued, particularly in customer service and hospitality. A warm and friendly approach can significantly impact social interactions and business relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a kind person waving at you with open arms, inviting you to come closer. The character 亲 (qīn) resembles two people embracing, while 切 (qiè) can evoke the action of cutting through distance to establish warmth and connection.
Meanings of 亲切
qīnqiè(qin1qie4)
1amiable
2cordial
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About 亲切
亲切Simplified
親切Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#8184Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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友好 (yǒuhǎo) - use 亲切 (qīnqiè) when emphasizing warmth and approachability, while 友好 (yǒuhǎo) is more neutral and focuses on friendliness without the same intimate connotation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a kind person waving at you with open arms, inviting you to come closer. The character 亲 (qīn) resembles two people embracing, while 切 (qiè) can evoke the action of cutting through distance to establish warmth and connection.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 亲切 with more formal terms for politeness, as it conveys a sense of warmth rather than formality. It's common to use it in phrases like '亲切的问候' (a warm greeting). Pay attention to the tones; mispronouncing either tone may lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 亲切 connects well with other words describing emotions or relationships. Students should practice using it in different contexts to enhance their conversational skills, focusing on scenarios where warmth and friendliness are pivotal.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 亲切 is highly valued, particularly in customer service and hospitality. A warm and friendly approach can significantly impact social interactions and business relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 亲切 with 亲密 (qīnmì), which means intimate or close in a relational sense. For example, saying '他对我很亲密' (He is very amiable to me) should be corrected to '他对我很亲切'.
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Grammar Patterns of 亲切
亲切 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 4 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.
Running into an old friend abroad — you can't describe how warm it felt.
Example Sentences for 亲切 (8)
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1
劳埃德·乔治极力想表现得平易近人、和蔼亲切。
láo āi dé· · qiáo zhì jí lì xiǎng biǎo xiàn dé píng yì jìn、 rén 、 hé ǎi。
Lloyd George was most anxious to be agreeable and pleasant.
2
“啊，福克斯上尉，”马丁·麦吉尼斯亲切地说，“很高兴再次见到您。”
“ “， ā ， fú kè sī，” shàng wèi· ，” mǎ dīng · mài jí ní sī，“ qīn qiē dì shuō ，“ hěn gāo xīng。”
"Ah, Captain Fox," Martin McGuinness said affably. "Nice to see you again."
3
在温馨的诊疗室里，孩子们周围摆满了亲切熟悉的东西。
zài wēn xīn de zhěn liáo shì lǐ， ， hái zǐ mén zhōu wéi bǎi mǎn le qīn qiē shú xī de dōng。
In the cosy consulting room the children are surrounded by familiar objects.
4
她亲切地招呼着客人, 请她留下来吃早饭.
tā qīn qiē dì zhāo hū zháo kè rén, , qǐng tā liú xià lái chī zǎo.
She greeted the visitor cordially, inviting her to stay for breakfast.
5
伦纳德带着亲切的微笑走上去。
lún nà dé dài zháo qīn qiē de wēi xiào zǒu shàng qù。
Leonard approached with a disarming smile.
6
她咧着嘴向我们亲切地微笑。
tā liě zháo zuǐ xiàng wǒ mén qīn qiē dì wēi xiào。
She grinned amiably at us.
7
" 饶恕我吧, 亲爱的, " 她亲切地说, 一面伸出她的两臂.
" " ráo shù wǒ, bā , qīn," ài de , " tā qīn, qiē dì shuō , yī miàn shēn chū.
" Forgive me, darling,'she said gently, putting out her arms.
8
我走过的时候他亲切地朝我眨眨眼睛.
wǒ zǒu guò de shí hòu tā qīn qiē dì zhāo wǒ zhǎ zhǎ yǎn jīng.
He gave me a cheery wink as I passed by.
Cultural Notes for 亲切
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In Chinese culture, being 亲切 is highly valued, particularly in customer service and hospitality. A warm and friendly approach can significantly impact social interactions and business relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 亲切
While 亲切 conveys warmth, it may not be suitable for strictly formal contexts. Use it when a friendly tone is appropriate.
Synonyms include 和蔼 (hé'ǎi), meaning amiable, and 友好 (yǒuhǎo), meaning friendly.
Try describing people you know using 亲切 or use it when giving feedback about service or interactions.
