English–Chinese
“baby” in Chinese
How to say “baby” in Chinese
“Baby” in Chinese is 婴儿 (yīng ér).
A very young child whose body and daily life still depend heavily on adult care.
Example sentences with 婴儿
妈妈在给婴儿换尿布。mā mā zài gěi yīng ér huàn niào bù
Mom is changing the baby's diaper.
Tips for using 婴儿
- 婴儿 (yīngér, "baby") sounds neutral and somewhat formal in daily Chinese, so 宝宝 (bǎobao, "baby") is often heard instead in affectionate family talk.
Other Chinese words for “baby”
她的宝宝两个月大。tā de báo bǎo liǎng gè yuè dà
Her baby is two months old.