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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries最亲爱的
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zuì qīn.ài de
"这是我最亲爱的朋友。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Most beloved, cherished, or highly esteemed above all others.
"She shared her deepest secrets with her dearest friend."
- 1
A much-loved person; a term of affectionate address.
"Come inside out of the rain, my dearest."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'deurest', originating from Old English 'dēore' (precious, costly, beloved), ultimately tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*diurijaz'. Historically used in superlative expressions of affection and high value, evolving to function as both a standard superlative adjective and an affectionate form of address in letter-writing and personal correspondence.
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plus cher
Transliteration: /ply ʃɛʁ/
"C'est mon ami le plus cher."
liebste
Transliteration: /ˈliːpstə/
"Du bist mein liebster Mensch."
carissimo
Transliteration: /kaˈris.si.mo/
"Caro amico, sei il mio affetto più caro."
queridísimo
Transliteration: /ke.ɾiˈði.si.mo/
"Ella es mi amiga queridísima."
queridíssimo
Transliteration: /ke.ɾiˈdi.si.mu/
"Ele é o meu amigo queridíssimo."
सबसे प्यारा
Transliteration: sabse pyara
"वह मेरा सबसे प्यारा मित्र है।"
最亲爱的
Transliteration: zuì qīn.ài de
"这是我最亲爱的朋友。"
가장 소중한
Transliteration: gajang sojunghan
"그는 나의 가장 소중한 사람이다."
最愛の
Transliteration: saiai no
"彼女は私の最愛の友です。"
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