친

친

The Korean word "친" means "close," "friendly," or refers to "blood-related" (as a prefix).

Here, '친하다' means 'to be close,' indicating familiarity or a good relationship between individuals.

나는 내 친구와 친하다.

I am close to my friend.

In this context, '친' is part of the word '친절하다,' which means 'kind' or 'considerate,' and it reflects a warm or positive quality.

그 사람은 매우 친절하다.

That person is very kind.

Here, '친밀한' means 'intimate' or 'close,' describing the depth of the relationship being discussed.

이웃들과 친밀한 관계를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.

It is important to maintain a close relationship with neighbors.