娃 (wá) - baby & child

娃Tone 2

wá ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

娃 · wá

baby;

child;

doll;

young girl;

used in names, often for girls, conveying cuteness and youthfulness.

babychilddoll

Usage highlights

babydollchildlittle girlcountry bumpkincute baby

Synonyms

  • 婴— infant, baby
  • 孩— child
  • 童— child, young

Antonyms

  • 翁— old man
  • 叟— elderly man
  • 妪— old woman

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The baby is sleeping (娃娃在睡觉).
  • She collects dolls (她收集娃娃).
  • This is a child's toy (这是娃的玩具).
  • The little girl is very cute (小女娃很可爱).

Collocations

  • baby(娃娃)
  • doll(娃娃)
  • child(娃子)
  • little girl(女娃)
  • country bumpkin(乡巴娃)
  • cute baby(萌娃)

Idioms

  • A country bumpkin(乡巴娃)
  • Doll-like appearance(娃娃模样)
  • Baby fat(娃娃胖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a beautiful woman in ancient texts, later evolved to mean child or baby.
  • Commonly used in northern Chinese dialects to refer to children, especially in affectionate contexts.
  • In modern usage, often carries connotations of cuteness, innocence, and youthfulness.
  • Frequently used in names for girls, suggesting delicacy and charm.

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