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婴儿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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婴儿
yīng’ér
infant
HSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #1850, Hard
婴儿
yīng’ér
baby
HSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #1850, Hard
婴儿
yīng’ér
lead (Pb)
HSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #1850, Hard
yīng’ér(ying1er2)ying er T1
1infant
2baby
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March 24, 2026
婴儿(嬰兒)yīng’ér(ying1er2)
婴儿 (yīng'ér) refers to an infant or baby, typically denoting a very young child who is not yet able to walk or talk. This term is commonly used in medical, parental, and educational contexts when discussing the care and development of young children.
Strokes13Frequency#1850DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the care of infants is taken very seriously, often with traditional practices and family involvement playing significant roles. The concept of '月子' (yuèzi), a month of postpartum care, emphasizes the importance of nurturing both the mother and infant.
Memory tip
Imagine a tiny baby (婴) being cradled in your arms, and think of 'er' as a gentle sound that an infant makes. The character 婴 combines the radical for 'child' (女) and other components that evoke the tenderness of a newborn.
Meanings of 婴儿
yīng’ér(ying1er2)
1infant
2baby
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About 婴儿
婴儿Simplified
嬰兒Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1850Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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幼儿 (yòu'ér) — use 婴儿 for very young infants, while 幼儿 refers to toddlers who are slightly older.
Usage Notes
婴儿 is more formal compared to other terms for baby, and it's often used in healthcare or parental advice contexts. Avoid confusing it with 小孩 (xiǎohái), which refers to older children. Be mindful of the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 婴儿 connects with other terms related to family and care. Focus on understanding its usage in medical contexts and how it relates to other family vocabulary, such as 母亲 (mother) and 父亲 (father).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 婴儿 with the word 幼儿 (yòu'ér) which refers to toddlers; using 婴儿 to describe a toddler can lead to misunderstandings. Another common mistake is mispronouncing the tones, which can alter the meaning significantly.
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婴儿 (yīng'ér) refers to an infant or baby, typically denoting a very young child who is not yet able to walk or talk. This term is commonly used in medical, parental, and educational contexts when discussing the care and development of young children.
When to use 婴儿
婴儿 is more formal compared to other terms for baby, and it's often used in healthcare or parental advice contexts. Avoid confusing it with 小孩 (xiǎohái), which refers to older children. Be mindful of the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning entirely.
婴儿 or something close to it
幼儿 (yòu'ér) — use 婴儿 for very young infants, while 幼儿 refers to toddlers who are slightly older.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 婴儿 with the word 幼儿 (yòu'ér) which refers to toddlers; using 婴儿 to describe a toddler can lead to misunderstandings. Another common mistake is mispronouncing the tones, which can alter the meaning significantly.
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婴
儿
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Grammar patterns of 婴儿
婴儿 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他认为____几乎就是毫无生命的物体。
He thought of the baby almost as an inanimate object.
Example sentences for 婴儿 (12)
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他认为婴儿几乎就是毫无生命的物体。
tā rènwéi yīng’ér jīhū jiùshì háowú shēngmìng de wùtǐ。
He thought of the baby almost as an inanimate object.
