可爱

kě ài

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adjective Very common

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Definitions

1. adorable
2. cute
3. lovely
4. cute; lovable

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 讨厌 tǎo yàn 讨厌 tǎo yàn to dislike Opposite of endearing; means annoying or dislikeable.: to dislike

Related words

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• 萌 méng 萌 méng to sprout Expressing cuteness in a modern, internet-slang style, often for characters or animals.: to sprout

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often use 可爱 for romantic love, but it is primarily for cute things like children or animals, not for expressing 'I love you' to a partner.

Example Sentences

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这只狗很 可爱 。

This dog is very cute.

我妹妹很 可爱 。

My younger sister is very cute.

这个吉祥物很 可爱 。

This mascot is very cute.

这个小狗很 可爱 。

This puppy is very cute.

这只宠物很 可爱 。

This pet is very cute.

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Words Containing 可爱

• 小可爱 小可爱 xiǎo kě ài: cutie
• 装可爱 装可爱 zhuāng kě ài: to act cute

Child Words of 可爱

• 可 可 kě: can
• 爱 爱 ài: to love; to be fond of; to like