親愛

Mandarin

simpl.		亲爱
trad.		親愛

Adjective

親愛 (traditional, Pinyin qīn'ài, simplified 亲爱)

1. beloved; cherished; dear

   親愛的小孩

   qīn'ài de xiǎohái

   beloved child

2. dear, as used to address someone at the beginning of a letter

   親愛的史密斯先生

   qīn'ài de Shǐmìsī xiānsheng

   Dear Mr. Smith