jing1 ji4嬰兒婴儿
Jyutpingjing1 ji4
Yaleyīng yìh
Definition
Baby; infant; a newborn child.
neutralpeoplefamily
How it's used
While 嬰兒 is the standard term for an infant, it sounds quite formal or clinical in casual conversation. Most people prefer using BB, which is the universal loanword for baby, or sometimes 細路仔 when referring to children in general. Use 嬰兒 primarily in written contexts, official documents, or when discussing medical and developmental topics.
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go3個goExamples
The baby is crying very loudly.
How old is the baby in your family?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 嬰兒 in everyday friendly chat as it can sound like you are reading from a textbook or a news report. Stick to BB for natural sounding speech.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
