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可爱

kě ài
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Very common

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Definitions

  1. 1. adorable
  2. 2. cute
  3. 3. lovely

Word relationships

Antonyms

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讨厌
tǎo yàn

to dislike

Opposite of endearing; means annoying or dislikeable.

Related words

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萌
méng

to sprout

Expressing cuteness in a modern, internet-slang style, often for characters or animals.

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
xiǎo kě ài

cutie

装可爱
zhuāng kě ài

to act cute

Child Words of 可爱

可
kě

can

爱
ài

to love; to be fond of; to like