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    Describing something as cute with 可爱 (kě'ài)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 很 + 可爱 / 可爱 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    可爱 (kě'ài) is an adjective meaning "cute" or "adorable," used to describe people, animals, or things that inspire affection. It is formed from 可 (worthy of) and 爱 (love), literally meaning "lovable." It can be used as a predicate with 很 or as an attributive modifier before a noun using 的.

    Examples

    • 这只小猫太可爱了!

      Zhè zhī xiǎo māo tài kě'ài le!

      This kitten is so cute!

    • 她女儿长得特别可爱。

      Tā nǚ'ér zhǎng de tèbié kě'ài.

      Her daughter is especially adorable.

    • 你画的这幅画真可爱。

      Nǐ huà de zhè fú huà zhēn kě'ài.

      The painting you drew is really lovely.

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