waa1娃
Jyutpingwaa1
Yalewā
Definition
Baby, child, or doll.
- baby; child; infant
- doll; toy baby
- datedyoung and pretty girl
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How it's used
While 娃娃 can refer to a baby or a doll, it often carries a sense of endearment or playfulness. It is less common in everyday speech than BB or 細路女 when referring to actual children, as it sounds slightly more literary or descriptive. You will frequently encounter it in compound words like 泥娃娃 or 充氣娃娃.
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That little girl is really as cute as a doll.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 娃娃 to address a child directly in a casual setting, as it can sound like you are speaking in a storybook tone. Stick to BB or 細路 for daily interactions.
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Grammar guides
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