() - A girl & a young woman

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nī | 8 strokes | radical: 女

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A girl;

a young woman;

used as a term of endearment for girls.

A girla young womanused as a term of endearment for girls.

Usage highlights

Little girlGirl's nameFemale childYoung womanGirlfriendDarling girl

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is a cute little girl (小妮子).
  • My niece is very clever (侄女妮妮).
  • The girl next door is named Nini (邻居家的妮妮).

Collocations

  • Little girl(小妮子)
  • Girl's name(妮妮)
  • Female child(妮儿)
  • Young woman(妮子)
  • Girlfriend(女朋友妮妮)
  • Darling girl(宝贝妮妮)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms with 妮 as the key character, but commonly used in affectionate terms for girls

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in Northern Chinese dialects as an affectionate term for young girls
  • Frequently appears in modern Chinese female names, conveying cuteness and endearment
  • Reflects the cultural preference for gentle, feminine qualities in female names

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