可爱

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Mandarin [edit]

simpl. 可爱
trad. 可愛

Etymology [edit]

Literally, "capable (of being) loved."

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: [ kʰə˨˩ai˥˩ ]
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Adjective [edit]

可爱 (simplified, Pinyin kě'ài, traditional 可愛)

  1. cute, adorable
  2. lovely
  3. lovable, deserving of love and admiration (e.g. national hero)

References [edit]

  • 1997, Jerome P. Keuper, Chinese 1000: Idiomatic and Colloquial Expressions (中国话：习惯用法和口语的表达法) (in English/Mandarin), Florida: Krieger Publishing Company, ISBN 1-57524-006-8:

See also [edit]

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