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可爱 (kě ài) — how to say "cute" in Chinese
可爱
Cute
Character composition
可
can, possible
爱
to love
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
爪
Claw
#87 · zhǎo · 4 strokes
Examples
她笑起来有两个酒窝，看起来特别可爱。
She has two dimples when she smiles, she looks especially cute.
这只小猫真可爱。
This kitten is so cute.
Mnemonic
[ke ai-] Captain Aye spies a 可 cute dolphin 🐬 performing tricks, leaping through a heart-shaped hoop with "爱 can love" written on it. Captain Aye chuckles and exclaims: "Ahoy! This dolphin is truly 可爱 cute!"
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "cute" in Chinese?
"cute" in Chinese is 可爱 (kě ài).
What does 可爱 mean in English?
可爱 (kě ài) means "Cute".
How is 可爱 pronounced?
It is pronounced kě ài (written as ke ai, keai). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "cute" in Chinese characters?
It is written 可爱.
What HSK level is 可爱?
可爱 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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