Meaning
亲切 describes a warm, friendly manner that makes others feel comfortable and welcomed. It refers to people who are genuinely kind and approachable, or to interactions that feel personal and caring. The word conveys both emotional warmth and a sense of closeness or familiarity.
Usage
Commonly used to describe someone's manner of speaking, attitude, or personality. It's a positive trait often used to compliment teachers, hosts, service workers, or anyone who makes others feel at ease. Can also describe feelings of familiarity, like when something feels 'close to home' or personally meaningful.
Examples
- 01这位老师说话很亲切，学生们都很喜欢她。, .This teacher speaks in a very warm manner, and all the students like her.
- 02听到家乡话让我感到特别亲切。.Hearing my hometown dialect makes me feel especially warm and close to home.
Characters
Common collocations
- 亲切的笑容a warm smile
- 态度亲切cordial attitude
- 感到亲切to feel a sense of warmth/familiarity
- 亲切感sense of warmth or closeness
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to closeness and intimacy. 亲 originally depicted a person looking at another person closely, suggesting親密 (closeness). 切 means 'to cut closely' or 'fitting closely,' emphasizing the intimate nature of the interaction.