bi4 bi1 zai2ＢＢ仔
Jyutpingbi4 bi1 zai2
Yalebìh bī jái
Definition
A baby boy or male infant.
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How it's used
This term is a common affectionate way to refer to infants, often used by parents or people interacting with young children. It combines the English loanword BB with the Cantonese diminutive suffix 仔, which adds a sense of cuteness or smallness. While it is very popular in casual speech, it is not used in formal or professional settings.
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go3個goExamples
How old is your baby?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 仔 with other terms for baby like 嬰兒, as 嬰兒仔 is considered redundant and unnatural. Stick to ＢＢ仔 or simply ＢＢ.
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