宝宝 (bǎo bǎo) — baby; darling (term of endearment)

Definition

宝宝 (bǎobao) literally means 'baby' but is widely used as a term of endearment for a loved one (partner, child), sounding cuter and warmer than a plain noun.

noun
babydarling (term of endearment)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 宝宝
    Tā de bǎo bǎo hěn kě ài.
    Her baby is very cute.
  • 宝宝
    bǎo bǎo, Kuài guò lái chī fàn.
    Baby, come over and eat.
  • 宝宝
    bǎo bǎo, Wǒ xiǎng nǐ le.
    Baby, I miss you.

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