Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
宝
bǎo
Description
“宝”的意思是很珍贵、很重要的东西。
"宝" means something very precious and important.
父母常常叫自己的孩子“宝贝”，因为他们很爱孩子。
Parents often call their children "宝贝" because they love them very much.
Meanings
宝bǎo
treasure; precious thing
这是我家的一件宝。
This is a treasure in my family.
宝贝bǎobèi
darling; baby (term of endearment)
妈妈叫女儿“小宝贝”。
Mom calls her daughter 'little darling'.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally pictured a house (宀) full of jade and money, meaning stored valuables.
- Nuance
alone 宝 is uncommon; usually appears in compounds like 宝贝, 珍宝, 宝物.
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