English–Chinese

“cute” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkě ài

Example

这只猫很可爱。zhè zhǐ māo hěn kě ài

This cat is very cute.

Illustration for 可爱 (cute)

How to say “cute” in Chinese

“Cute” in Chinese is 可爱 (kě ài).

A quality that makes a person, animal, object, or action invite affection and care.

Full entry for 可爱: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 可爱

她的笑容很可爱。tā de xiào róng hěn kě ài

Her smile is very cute.

Tips for using 可爱

  • Unlike English cute, which can sometimes sound dismissive when used for an adult, this Chinese adjective is a normal warm compliment for a person's expression, manner, or action.

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