宝贝

bǎo bèi

CL 件 jiàn 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Very common

Definitions

1. treasured object
2. treasure
3. darling
4. baby
5. cowry
6. good-for-nothing or queer character

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 废物 fèi wù 废物 fèi wù rubbish 指无用的东西: rubbish

Synonyms

2 items

• 珍宝 zhēn bǎo 珍宝 zhēn bǎo a treasure 指珍贵的物品: a treasure
• 心肝 xīn gān 心肝 xīn gān darling 昵称心爱的人: darling

Usage notes

Common mistakes

When used as a term of endearment (like 'darling'), it is mainly used for children or lovers, not for friends or strangers, unlike English 'darling'.

Formality

In the sense of 'good-for-nothing', it is a colloquial, often humorous insult; avoid in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

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这个 宝贝 是我爷爷传下来的。

This treasure was passed down from my grandfather.

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Words Containing 宝贝

• 宝贝疙瘩 宝贝疙瘩 bǎo bèi gē da: (of a child) apple of one's eye
• 心肝宝贝 心肝宝贝 xīn gān bǎo bèi: precious darling (often refers to one's child); sweetheart
• 神奇宝贝 神奇宝贝 shén qí bǎo bèi: Pokémon or Pocket Monsters, popular Japanese video game, anime and manga

Child Words of 宝贝

• 宝 宝 bǎo: jewel
• 贝 贝 bèi: cowrie