How common it is
宝 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bǎo slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
宝常表示珍贵的东西，也可用于亲昵称呼。
bǎo cháng biǎo shì zhēn guì de dōng xī， yě kě yòng yú qīn nì chēng hu。
宝 can mean a treasure or a term of endearment.
Context note
宝常出现在口语、名字和称呼里。
bǎo cháng chū xiàn zài kǒu yǔ 、 míng zì hé chēng hu lǐ。
It often appears in speech, names, and nicknames.
5 examples
这是我的宝贝。
zhè shì wǒ de bǎo bèi。
This is my treasure.
你真是个宝。
nǐ zhēn shì gè bǎo。
You are really a treasure.
这个小孩是家里的宝。
zhè ge xiǎo hái shì jiā lǐ de bǎo。
This child is the family's treasure.
妈妈把它当宝一样。
mā ma bǎ tā dāng bǎo yí yàng。
Mom treats it like a treasure.
这件礼物很宝贵。
zhè jiàn lǐ wù hěn bǎo guì。
This gift is very precious.
5 mini stories
爷爷把旧照片当宝一样保存。
yé ye bǎ jiù zhào piàn dāng bǎo yí yàng bǎo cún。
Grandpa keeps old photos like treasures.
这个玩具是孩子的宝贝。
zhè ge wán jù shì hái zi de bǎo bèi。
This toy is the child's treasure.
她说家人就是最大的宝。
tā shuō jiā rén jiù shì zuì dà de bǎo。
She said family is the greatest treasure.
小小的礼物也很宝贵。
xiǎo xiǎo de lǐ wù yě hěn bǎo guì。
A small gift can also be precious.
大家都笑着叫他小宝。
dà jiā dōu xiào zhe jiào tā xiǎo bǎo。
Everyone jokingly called him Little Treasure.