可爱 (kě ài) — cute, adorable, lovely

Definition

General word for 'cute / adorable / lovely' — people, animals, or things like clothes. 亲爱 is for people you love (dear); 心爱 is for a prized possession.

adjective
cuteadorablelovely

Examples

  • 可爱
    Zhè zhī xiǎo gǒu de yàng zi zhēn kě ài!
    This puppy's appearance is so cute!
  • 可爱
    Nà ge xiǎo gū niang fēi cháng kě ài, dà jiā dōu xǐ huan tā.
    That little girl is very cute; everyone likes her.
  • 可爱
    Tā chuān de nà tiáo qún zi hěn kě ài.
    The dress she is wearing is very cute.

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