HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 4
宝贝
Treasure, baby, darling, or something/someone very precious.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 4
Why does 宝贝 look like this?
'宝' (bǎo) features a roof '宀' over '玉' (jade), symbolizing treasures kept safely at home. '贝' (bèi) is a shell, which was used as ancient currency. Together, they represent precious items or a beloved 'baby'.