The Chinese word for baby, “宝贝” (bǎobèi), is not a direct loanword from the English word “baby.” While the pronunciation of “宝贝” (bǎobèi) may sound similar to the English word “baby,” the characters and meaning are different.
In Chinese, “宝贝” is a term of endearment used to refer to a beloved person, such as a child or a loved one. The term is made up of two characters: “宝” (bǎo) means treasure or precious, and “贝” (bèi) means shell or cowrie, which is symbolic of money or valuables in ancient China. When combined, “宝贝” conveys the idea of something precious or treasured.
While there may be some influence or inspiration from English in the adoption of terms like “宝贝” in Chinese, it is not a direct loanword in the traditional sense. Loanwords from English to Chinese do exist, but “宝贝” is not considered one of them.
CR_manhua
The Chinese word for baby, “宝贝” (bǎobèi), is not a direct loanword from the English word “baby.” While the pronunciation of “宝贝” (bǎobèi) may sound similar to the English word “baby,” the characters and meaning are different.
In Chinese, “宝贝” is a term of endearment used to refer to a beloved person, such as a child or a loved one. The term is made up of two characters: “宝” (bǎo) means treasure or precious, and “贝” (bèi) means shell or cowrie, which is symbolic of money or valuables in ancient China. When combined, “宝贝” conveys the idea of something precious or treasured.
While there may be some influence or inspiration from English in the adoption of terms like “宝贝” in Chinese, it is not a direct loanword in the traditional sense. Loanwords from English to Chinese do exist, but “宝贝” is not considered one of them.
CR_manhua
Milayer/宝贝 = separate they mean precious/treasure and cowrie/shellfish.
pookie163721
Please I need to know what happens next please write the new chapter!
lienth
damx, that strawberry rlly irritates me everytime :,) its just a kiss bro, let us see it ><
lienth
damn, that strawberry rlly irritates me everytime :,) its just a kiss bro, let us see it ><
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When will it update? 🙁
Rennie
What a big strawberry 😩😩😩😩
Elishalovesromancestuff82
Wuvy Duvy!!!
Xia Sini
a whole strawberry 😭😭💀
Evil Key
SO CUTE !!!