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Description

“娃”常常指小孩子,也可以说“娃娃”,意思是宝宝或者小朋友。

"娃" often refers to a young child and can also be said as "娃娃", meaning baby or little kid.

在中国北方,很多人会用“娃”来叫自己的孩子。

In northern China, many people use "娃" to call their own children.

Meanings

baby; child; kid

她家的娃很可爱。

Her child is very cute.

娃娃wáwa

doll; baby

小女孩喜欢玩娃娃。

The little girl likes to play with dolls.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    娃 is colloquial and common in northern/western dialects for one's own child.

  • Etymology

    doubled as 娃娃 meaning either a baby or a toy doll.

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