English–Chinese
“relative” in Chinese
How to say “relative” in Chinese
“Relative” in Chinese is 亲 (qīn).
Closeness that can be felt in family ties, shown in affection, or expressed through a kiss.
Example sentences with 亲
我周末回家看望亲人。wǒ zhōu mò huí jiā kàn wàng qīn rén
I go home on weekends to visit my relatives.
Tips for using 亲
- In online shop chats, 亲 (qīn, "dear") can address a customer warmly, but it is casual and may sound overly familiar in formal service or workplace writing.
Other Chinese words for “relative”
下周我们请几位亲属来吃饭。xià zhōu wǒ men qǐng jǐ wèi qīn shǔ lái chī fàn
Next week, we are inviting several relatives over for a meal.
今天有很多亲戚来我们家。jīn tiān yǒu hěn duō qīn qī lái wǒ men jiā
Many relatives came to our house today.