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baby in Chinese

baby in Chinese is 嬰兒, 宝贝, 婴儿 — baby means a very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.

baby in Chinese

嬰兒
noun
Pronounced: yīng ér
A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
宝贝
noun
Pronounced: bǎo bèi
Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See Category:Baby animals for more.
婴儿
noun
Pronounced: yīng ér
(informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.
娇惯
verb
Pronounced: jiāo guàn
(transitive) To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.

What does "baby" mean?

  1. noun A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
    "The baby slept through the entire flight."
  2. noun The youngest member of a family, regardless of their actual age.
    "Even at forty, she's still the baby of the family."
  3. noun An affectionate way to address a romantic partner.
    "Hey baby, I'll be home in ten minutes."
  4. noun A project or idea someone feels strongly protective of because they created it.
    "The app was his baby — he'd spent three years building it."

baby in a sentence

  • The baby slept through the entire flight.
  • They're expecting their first baby in the spring.
  • Even at forty, she's still the baby of the family.
  • Hey baby, I'll be home in ten minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "baby" in Chinese?

"baby" in Chinese is 嬰兒, 宝贝, 婴儿. baby means: A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.

How do you pronounce 嬰兒?

"baby" in Chinese is 嬰兒, pronounced "yīng ér".

How do you use "baby" in a sentence?

Example: "The baby slept through the entire flight." In Chinese, "baby" is 嬰兒, 宝贝, 婴儿.

Are there other ways to say "baby" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "baby": 嬰兒, 宝贝, 婴儿, 娇惯.

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