毛孩子 (máo hái zǐ) — (colloquial) kid, little one (often affectionate or teasing)
Definition
An affectionate, often teasing term for a young child (literally 'hairy kid', but the 毛 is just a cute prefix — it has nothing to do with hair). Used when speaking to or about kids in a warm, casual way.
noun
(colloquial) kidlittle one (often affectionate or teasing)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 。Zhè ge xiǎo máo hái zǐ zhēn tiáo pí.This little kid is really naughty.
- 毛孩子？Nǐ jiā nà ge máo hái zǐ jǐ suì le?How old is that kid of yours?
- ，毛孩子，。Bié kū le, máo hái zǐ, mā ma mǎ shàng huí lái.Don't cry, little one, mom will be back soon.
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