宝宝
bǎobaoTraditional: 寶寶
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Translation
baby, darling (term of endearment)
Word origin
A reduplication of 宝 (bǎo, treasure, precious), the doubling giving the affectionate diminutive used for a baby or loved one.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 宝 (bǎo, treasure) reduplicated
Stroke order
宝
宝
Examples
，。
The baby has fallen asleep, do not disturb him.
。
This baby is really adorable.
。
The mother is holding the baby and singing.
。
The baby can say mummy today.
，乖。
Do not cry, be a good baby.
宝宝 (bǎobao) literally doubles the word for treasure and is the warm, everyday term for a baby. It is also used as a tender form of address between loved ones.
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