Definition
蛋蛋 is a reduplicated form of 蛋 (egg). The most common noun usage is as a pet name or term of endearment for a child, similar to 'little egg' or 'baby' in English. The existing gloss includes 'fruit', which is almost certainly an error (蛋蛋 does not mean fruit). The gloss also lists 'very; extremely' — these are adverbial uses found in some dialects or slang, but they fall outside the noun part of speech assigned to this row. Use 蛋蛋 as a noun only when addressing or referring to a child affectionately.
n.
(colloquial) pet name for a childlike 'little egg' or 'baby'
Examples
- 蛋蛋蛋蛋。Māma jiào tā de xiǎomíng dàn dàn.Mom calls his nickname Dandan.
- 蛋蛋蛋蛋,,。dàn dàn, bié kū le, bàba gěi nǐ mǎi táng.Dandan, don't cry, Dad will buy you candy.
- 蛋蛋蛋蛋。Tāmen jiā de xiǎo dàn dàn tèbié kě'ài.Their little Dandan is especially cute.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.