宝贝

寶貝

bǎobèi

noun HSK 4 #296

Meanings

Treasure-shell - shells were ancient currency, so doubly precious.

HSK 1

你是我的宝贝。

Nǐ shì wǒ de bǎobèi.

You are my darling.

HSK 2

宝贝，快过来！

Bǎobèi, kuài guòlái!

Darling, come here!

HSK 3

这些邮票都是他的宝贝。

Zhèxiē yóupiào dōu shì tā de bǎobèi.

These stamps are all his treasures.

usage

宝贝 can refer to a cherished child, a romantic partner, or any treasured possession. On Taobao, listed items are called 宝贝.

宝 bǎo

贝 bèi