Definition
心肝宝贝 is a Chinese set phrase meaning 'darling' or 'sweetheart'. The characters literally combine 'heart' (心), 'liver' (肝), 'treasure' (宝), and 'precious' (贝) — expressing that the person is as precious as one's internal organs. It's a deeply affectionate term used for close loved ones, especially children, romantic partners, or pets.
n.
darlingsweetheart (term of endearment for a beloved person)
Examples
- ：“心肝宝贝，。”Māma qīng shēng duì háizi shuō: “xīn gān bǎo bèi, bié kū le.”The mother said softly to the child: 'Darling, don't cry.'
- 心肝宝贝。Yéye bǎ xiǎo sūnnǚ jiào zuò tā de xīn gān bǎo bèi.The grandfather calls his little granddaughter his sweetheart.
- 心肝宝贝，。Tā shì wǒ de xīn gān bǎo bèi, wǒ yǒngyuǎn ài tā.She is my sweetheart, I will love her forever.
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