tàn qīndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to go home to visit one's family
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

探親 探亲 [tan4 qin1] /to go home to visit one's family/

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Other forms in these source records: 探親

  • 探
    tàn

    to explore / to search out / to scout / to visit / to stretch forward

  • 亲
    qīn

    parent / one's own (flesh and blood) / relative / related / marriage / bride / close / intimate / in person / first-hand / in favor of / pro- / to kiss / (Internet slang) dear

    qìng

    parents-in-law of one's offspring

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.