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    Expressing "baby" with 婴儿 (yīng'ér)

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    Explanation

    婴儿 (yīng'ér) means "baby" or "infant." It refers to a very young child, typically under one year of age, and is used in both everyday and formal contexts such as medical or legal discussions.

    Examples

    • 这家医院的婴儿护理很专业。

      Zhè jiā yīyuàn de yīng'ér hùlǐ hěn zhuānyè.

      This hospital's infant care is very professional.

    • 婴儿一般六个月左右开始长牙。

      Yīng'ér yìbān liù gè yuè zuǒyòu kāishǐ zhǎng yá.

      Babies generally start teething around six months.

    • 她抱着婴儿轻轻地唱歌。

      Tā bào zhe yīng'ér qīngqīng de chànggē.

      She held the baby and sang softly.

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