HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 4
宝宝
Baby, darling, or precious treasure.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 4
Why does 宝宝 look like this?
宝 (Bǎo): A roof (宀) over jade (玉) and shells (贝), signifying precious items kept at home. 宝 (Bǎo): Double the preciousness! When we repeat 'Bao', it becomes an affectionate term for a baby or a 'darling' loved one.