ngaa4 ngaa4 zai2伢伢仔

Jyutpingngaa4 ngaa4 zai2

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Definition

Baby; infant.

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How it's used

This term is a warm, affectionate way to refer to an infant or very young child. It carries a sense of endearment that is more specific than the generic term 細路. It is most commonly heard in informal, domestic settings when speaking about someone's young child.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢go3個ngaa4伢ngaa4伢zai2仔hou2好dak1得ji3意aa4呀。

This baby is so cute.

nei5你uk1屋kei2企go3個ngaa4伢ngaa4伢zai2仔gei2幾daai2大aa4呀？

How old is the baby in your family?

Common phrases

cau3湊ngaa4伢ngaa4伢zai2仔

to look after a baby

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the more common term 嬰兒, which is neutral and formal. Using 伢伢仔 in a professional or written context sounds overly casual or even childish.