Chinese
tànqīn
Meaning: to visit relatives
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

探親
探
親
探亲
探
亲

Example sentences

He plans to go back to his hometown to visit relatives next month and drop by to see old classmates.
每年春節,許多華僑都會回國探親。
每年春节,许多华侨都会回国探亲。
Every Spring Festival, many overseas Chinese return to their home country to visit relatives.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to visiting family or relatives, often after a long time away.

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