亲一个
qīn yī ge
Give me a kiss · trad. 親一個
亲一个 (qīn yí ge) means "give a kiss" and is often used by adults to ask a child for a kiss, especially as a goodbye ritual with grandparents.
What does 亲一个 (qīn yī ge) mean?
亲一个 (qīn yī ge) means “give me a kiss” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “kiss one.”
When to use it
Informal and affectionate. It's typically used by adults when asking a child for a kiss. For a more general or romantic "kiss," use 吻 (wěn).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “cheen YEE guh.” The first syllable is a high, flat tone, and the second is a rising tone, followed by a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 亲一下qīn yī xiàgive a quick kiss
- 亲亲qīnqinkiss kiss (affectionate)
- 给妈妈一个吻gěi māma yī ge wěngive mommy a kiss
Examples
宝宝，亲一个，跟奶奶说再见！
bǎobao, qīn yī ge, gēn nǎinai shuō zàijiàn!
Baby, give grandma a kiss and say goodbye!
快来，亲一个，妈妈要上班去了。
kuài lái, qīn yī ge, māma yào shàngbān qù le.
Come quickly, give me a kiss, Mommy is going to work.
你真棒！奖励你一个亲亲。
nǐ zhēn bàng! jiǎnglì nǐ yī ge qīnqin.
You're so great! I'll reward you with a kiss.
Pro tip: When asking a child for a kiss, 亲一个 is the most common and natural way. It's often part of a goodbye routine with family.
Related phrases
量体温 · Let's take your temperature该吃药了 · Time for your medicine抱抱 · Hug or carry me
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