English–Chinese
“honey” in Chinese
How to say “honey” in Chinese
“Honey” in Chinese is 宝贝 (bǎo bèi).
What is valued like treasure can become a gentle name for a cherished person.
Example sentences with 宝贝
亲爱的宝贝，我今晚会回去看你。qīn ài de bǎo bèi wǒ jīn wǎn huì huí qù kàn nǐ
Dear sweetheart, I'll come back to see you tonight.
Tips for using 宝贝
- The tone depends on the relationship: addressed to a child it sounds caring, while addressed to an adult it can sound intimate or playful, so context matters more than a fixed English equivalent.
Other Chinese words for “honey”
她喜欢在茶里加蜂蜜。tā xǐ huān zài chá lǐ jiā fēng mì
She likes adding honey to tea.