宝贝

寶貝

bǎobèi

noun HSK 4 #296

Meanings

1 baby
2 darling
3 treasure
4 precious thing

Characters

treasure; precious

shell; treasure

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

Examples

你是我的宝贝。

Nǐ shì wǒ de bǎobèi.

You are my darling.

这本书是我的宝贝。

Zhè běn shū shì wǒ de bǎobèi.

This book is my treasure.

宝贝，快过来！

Bǎobèi, kuài guòlái!

Darling, come here!

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

宝 bǎo

贝 bèi