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亲 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
parent; one's own (flesh and blood); relative
parents-in-law of one's offspring
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father
mother
a relative
dear
friends and family
amiable
affection
one's close relatives
personally
intimate
kin
Notice where 亲 sits in each complete thought.
My father is a good person.
Source: Tatoeba #4761379 · CC BY 2.0 FRMy mother doesn't wake up early.
Source: Tatoeba #1514211 · CC BY 2.0 FRAre you related to the Nagashima family?
Source: Tatoeba #691193 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe has a face only a mother could love.
Source: Tatoeba #5574391 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe's always been kind to me.
Source: Tatoeba #1450420 · CC BY 2.0 FRIn order to apply, you have to go in person.
Source: Tatoeba #1516213 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.