蛋蛋 (dàn dàn) — (colloquial) pet name for a child, like 'little egg' or 'baby'
Definition
A colloquial pet name for a child or small pet, like 'little egg' or 'baby'. It is reduplicated and used in casual, affectionate address — not a term adults use for themselves.
noun
(colloquial) pet name for a childlike 'little egg' or 'baby'
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 蛋蛋蛋蛋。Mā ma jiào tā de xiǎo míng dàn dàn dàn dàn.Mom calls his nickname Dandan.
- 蛋蛋蛋蛋，，。dàn dàn dàn dàn, Bié kū le, bà ba gěi nǐ mǎi táng.Dandan, don't cry, Dad will buy you candy.
- 蛋蛋蛋蛋。Tā men jiā de xiǎo dàn dàn dàn dàn tè bié kě ài.Their little Dandan is especially cute.
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