寶貝疙瘩

简 宝贝疙瘩 · 繁 寶貝疙瘩
Mandarin · pinyin bǎo bèi gē da

Meanings

  1. (of a child) apple of one's eye
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疙
gē · pimple, sore, boil, wart, pustule
瘩
da · pimples
宝
bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare
贝
bèi · sea shell; money, currency
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3–4–1–5 · bao3 bei4 ge1 da5

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bou2 bui3 ngat6 daap3

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noun

  1. (regional, colloquial) cherished person or thing

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