囡 (nān) - A term of endearment for a child, especially & daughter

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nān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 囗

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囡 · nān

A term of endearment for a child, especially a little girl;

daughter;

kid.

A term of endearment for a child, especiallydaughterkid.

Usage highlights

Little girlPrecious childShanghai girlDarling daughterMy childCute kid

Synonyms

  • 女— female; girl
  • 孩— child
  • 娃— baby; child

Antonyms

  • 囝— son; boy (regional)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is their little darling (小囡).
  • The Shanghai dialect often uses this word (上海囡囡).
  • He dotes on his daughter (宝贝囡).

Collocations

  • Little girl(小囡)
  • Precious child(宝贝囡)
  • Shanghai girl(上海囡囡)
  • Darling daughter(囡囡)
  • My child(我家囡囡)
  • Cute kid(乖囡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in Wu Chinese dialects, particularly in Shanghai and surrounding areas, as an affectionate term for children.
  • The character visually represents a child (女) enclosed within walls (囗), suggesting protection and endearment.

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