Definition
亲生 (qīn shēng) specifically means 'biological (by blood)' and is used only for family relations like parents or children. It contrasts with 亲 (qīn), which can mean 'close' or 'intimate' and has other meanings (e.g., to kiss). 亲生 is more precise and formal when referring to birth relations.
adjective
one's own by bloodbiological
Examples
- 亲生，。Tā bú shì wǒ de qīn shēng mǔqīn, dàn duì wǒ hěn hǎo.She is not my biological mother, but she is very kind to me.
- 亲生。qīn shēng fùmǔ hé yǎng fùmǔ dōu ài zhège háizi.Both biological parents and adoptive parents love this child.
- 亲生，。Wǒ zhǎo dào le zìjǐ de qīn shēng fùqīn, fēicháng gāoxìng.I found my biological father and am very happy.
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