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婴儿

yīng ér
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Common

Definitions

  1. 1. infant
  2. 2. baby
  3. 3. lead (Pb)

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Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with measure word 个: 一个婴儿.

Common mistakes

'婴儿' refers specifically to a newborn or very young baby, not a general child. Avoid using it for children beyond infancy.

Example Sentences

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婴儿 在摇篮里睡觉。
The baby sleeps in the cradle.
婴儿 摇晃着手里的玩具。
The baby is shaking the toy in its hand.
妈妈正在哺乳 婴儿 。
The mother is breastfeeding the baby.
母亲辛勤哺育 婴儿 。
The mother diligently nurses the baby.

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