jing1 haai4嬰孩婴孩
Jyutpingjing1 haai4
Yaleyīng hàaih
Definition
Baby; infant; a newborn child.
neutralpeoplefamily
How it's used
Refers specifically to a very young infant, often used in more formal or written contexts compared to the everyday term 細蚊仔. While perfectly understandable in speech, people usually prefer using BB or 細蚊仔 when talking about babies in casual conversation. It carries a slightly more clinical or descriptive tone than the affectionate terms used for children.
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go3個goExamples
This baby is so cute.
How old is the baby in your family?
Related words
Common phrases
take care of an infant
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to older children or toddlers, as it is strictly reserved for infants. Using it for a three year old sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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Grammar guides
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