How to Say “My dear / honey” in Mandarin

亲爱的
qīnàide

My dear / honey

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Character by character

  • 亲qīnparent
  • 爱àito love
  • 的deof

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Common questions

How do you say "My dear / honey" in Mandarin?
"My dear / honey" in Mandarin is 亲爱的, pronounced qīn'ài de (first tone, fourth tone, neutral tone).
What does 亲爱的 mean literally?
亲爱的 breaks down as 亲 (parent) + 爱 (to love) + 的 (of).
What tones does 亲爱的 use?
亲爱的 is pronounced qīn'ài de: first tone, fourth tone, neutral tone.