Why does the Chinese word for "Baby / Darling" sound like
Bow-bay?!

宝贝

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 宝贝 (pronounced as bǎo bèi) actually translates to Baby / Darling.

The Funny Part

The go-to pet name in Chinese relationships. Also what parents call kids and what sellers call customers. Everyone is bǎo bèi.

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宝贝 means baby or treasure! bǎo bèi — a term of endearment. Chinese couples use it all the time!