🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

亲密

Pronunciation / Transliteration: qīnmì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Intimacy/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他们之间有一种特殊的亲密感。"

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    A close, familiar, and affectionate relationship with another person.

    "They shared a deep emotional intimacy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'intimacy' originates from the Latin 'intimus', meaning 'innermost' or 'most secret'. It evolved through Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift towards a more personal and emotional connotation in relationships.

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