泡泡 (pàopao): bubble

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一个泡泡 gè

小孩子喜欢吹泡泡。

Xiǎoháizi xǐhuan chuī pàopao.

Children love blowing bubbles.

浴缸里有很多泡泡。

Yùgāng lǐ yǒu hěnduō pàopao.

There are many bubbles in the bathtub.

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泡泡 is a reduplication of 泡 (bubble/foam). The repeated character gives it a cute, childlike feel — think of kids saying 'bubbles!'

泡 pào