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bǎo

Description

“宝”的意思是很珍贵、很重要的东西。

父母常常叫自己的孩子“宝贝”,因为他们很爱孩子。

Meanings

bǎo

treasure; precious thing

这是我家的一件宝。

宝贝bǎobèi

darling; baby (term of endearment)

妈妈叫女儿“小宝贝”。

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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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