Alternative form of qin (“Chinese string instrument”)

(now chiefly dialectal) Used to form adjectives expressing resemblance or likeness to, similar to -like.

Forming (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.

plural of kin

present participle of kin

simple past tense and past participle of kin

Alternative form of Jinning (Taiwan)

Both friends and family.

Closest blood relative, heir to inheritance. / Close friend, spouse, or partner (for example on hospital admission form), one of someone's close ones.

(anthropology, ethnography) Someone who, though unrelated by birth or marriage, has such a close emotional relationship with another that they may be considered part of the family.