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宝贝
bǎobèi
Description
"宝贝"是很重要、很珍贵的东西，也可以用来叫你很爱的人，比如孩子或者男朋友、女朋友。
"宝贝" refers to something very important and precious, and can also be used to call someone you love a lot, like a child or boyfriend/girlfriend.
Meanings
宝贝bǎobèi
treasure; precious thing
这本书是我的宝贝。
This book is my treasure.
宝贝bǎobèi
darling; baby (term of endearment)
宝贝，快过来吃饭。
Honey, come quickly to eat.
宝贝bǎobèi
odd or funny person (informal, teasing)
他真是个宝贝，什么都不懂。
He is really a fool, knowing nothing.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
宝 (treasure) + 贝 (shell/money), shells were used as ancient currency.
- Nuance
as a pet name it is very common between couples and toward small children.
In videos
“宝贝连连夸赞楼下的大厨做的好吃”
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