Posted by Fifi Yang 59465

Some of you may have a Chinese girlfriend or boyfriend. How do you usually express your love for your beloved ones by calling him/her sweet names? Actually it's quite conservative in Chinese culture. Some couples may even not show their affections in public. However, with the development of the society, Chinese people born after the 1980's are rebellious generations. They are tired of the old traditions. Below are the commonly used Chinese nicknames for your loved ones.

For Male For Female 亲爱的 Qīn’ài de –Dear; Darling 宝贝 Bǎobèi – Babe; Babes; Darling; Treasure 亲亲 Qīn qīn – kiss 老相好 Lǎo xiàng hǎo – Old Lover 笨蛋bèn dàn- Fool; stupid 猪头zhū tóu pig head 傻瓜 Shǎguā – Fool; Stupid 甜心 Tiánxīn –Sweetie; Sweetheart 小妖精xiǎo yāo jinɡ - Little goblin 小公举xiǎo ɡōnɡ jǔ - Little princess 猪猪Zhu zhu - small pig 老公lǎo ɡōnɡ(husband) 老婆lǎo po - wife 相公 xiànɡ ɡonɡ-Husband 老婆（大人）lǎo po(dà rén) - wife 先生xiān shenɡ (Mr.) 太太tài tɑi - Mrs. 官人ɡuān rén –husband 夫人fu rén- wife 小猪公 Xiǎo zhū gong – Little Pig Husband 小猪婆 Xiǎo zhū pó – Little Pig Wife 老头子lǎo tóu zi (Old man) 老婆子lǎo po zǐ - Old Woman 宝宝bǎo bɑo- Babe; Honey; Baby 妞妞niū niū - Little girl 小心肝Xiao xin' gang - Little sweet heart 小宝贝xiǎo bǎo bèi - baby 哥哥Ge ge - brother 妹妹Mei mei - Sister 大野猪Da ye zhu - Big wild boar 小蚯蚓Xiao qiu yin - Small earthworm

Personally, I usually call my husband 宝贝 Bǎobèi. What are the nicknames for your loved one? Would you mind to share with us? Are they comfortable with the nickname(s)? Do not hesitate to share in the comment below. :D

Here is a video tutorial to teach you how to say I love you in Chinese.

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