Common Chinese Nicknames for Your Loved Ones

Some of you may have a Chinese girlfriend or boyfriend. How do you usually express your love for your beloved ones by calling him/her sweet names? Actually it's quite conservative in Chinese culture. Some couples may even not show their affections in public. However, with the development of the society, Chinese people born after the 1980's are rebellious generations. They are tired of the old traditions. Below are the commonly used Chinese nicknames for your loved ones.

For Male	For Female
亲爱的 Qīn’ài de –Dear; Darling
宝贝 Bǎobèi – Babe; Babes; Darling; Treasure
亲亲 Qīn qīn – kiss
老相好 Lǎo xiàng hǎo – Old Lover
笨蛋bèn dàn- Fool; stupid
猪头zhū tóu pig head
	傻瓜 Shǎguā – Fool; Stupid
	甜心 Tiánxīn –Sweetie; Sweetheart
	小妖精xiǎo yāo jinɡ - Little goblin
	小公举xiǎo ɡōnɡ jǔ - Little princess
	猪猪Zhu zhu - small pig
老公lǎo ɡōnɡ(husband)	老婆lǎo po - wife
相公 xiànɡ ɡonɡ-Husband	老婆（大人）lǎo po(dà rén) - wife
先生xiān shenɡ (Mr.)	太太tài tɑi - Mrs.
官人ɡuān rén –husband	夫人fu rén- wife
小猪公 Xiǎo zhū gong – Little Pig Husband	小猪婆 Xiǎo zhū pó – Little Pig Wife
老头子lǎo tóu zi (Old man)	老婆子lǎo po zǐ - Old Woman
宝宝bǎo bɑo- Babe; Honey; Baby	妞妞niū niū - Little girl
小心肝Xiao xin' gang - Little sweet heart	小宝贝xiǎo bǎo bèi - baby
哥哥Ge ge - brother	妹妹Mei mei - Sister
大野猪Da ye zhu - Big wild boar	小蚯蚓Xiao qiu yin - Small earthworm

Personally, I usually call my husband 宝贝 Bǎobèi. What are the nicknames for your loved one? Would you mind to share with us? Are they comfortable with the nickname(s)? Do not hesitate to share in the comment below. :D

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