胖嘟嘟 (pàng dū dū) — chubby and cute (used affectionately)

Definition

An affectionate, playful adjective meaning 'chubby and cute' — used for babies, animals, or cheeks. Reduplicates 胖 for a cute, cuddly feel; often followed by 的 before a verb.

adjective
chubby and cute (used affectionately)

Examples

  • 胖嘟嘟
    Zhè ge xiǎo bǎo bao pàng dū dū de, zhēn kě ài!
    This baby is chubby and cute!
  • 胖嘟嘟
    Tā de liǎn dàn pàng dū dū de, tè bié tǎo rén xǐ huan.
    Her cheeks are plump and very endearing.
  • 胖嘟嘟
    Nà zhī xiǎo māo pàng dū dū de, xiàng gè ròu qiú.
    That kitten is chubby, like a meatball.

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