可爱

• 拼音: kě ài
• 汉字拆解: 可 (kě) — worthy of, able to; 爱 (ài) — to love — literally 'worthy of love'

含义

Cute; adorable; loveable. Describes something or someone that is endearing and pleasant to look at.

Used for children, animals, small objects, and sometimes adults. In modern Chinese, it has expanded beyond just appearance to describe charming personality traits.

例句

1. 这只小猫真可爱。
2. 她的女儿非常可爱。
3. 你觉得这个玩具可爱吗？

用法指南

语境: everyday, compliments, animals

语气: affectionate

正确说法

• 你家的小狗好可爱！(Your puppy is so cute!)
• 小朋友们都很可爱。(The children are all very adorable.)

错误说法

• 不要对老板说'你很可爱' (Don't call your boss 可爱 — it can sound unprofessional or condescending)

起源与历史

Compound of 可 (worthy of, able to) and 爱 (to love). Literally 'worthy of love,' a vivid and ancient construction.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal