波波
bōbo
bobo is the English phrase for the Chinese nickname or pet name 波波 (bōbo).
波波 is used as a nickname or a pet name for a person. In some informal contexts, it can also refer to the concept of being a 文青 (cultural youth).
How do you pronounce it?
bōbo
Did you know?
- Be careful with the context, as similar sounding reduplicated words in certain slang can sometimes refer to 'bubbles' or even 'breast' in very specific informal settings.
- While 波波 is a sweet nickname, the term 波波族 refers to a specific urban middle class that values leisure and consumption over traditional work ethic.
- In certain Cantonese contexts, 波波 can refer to a ball, since 波 is the common word for ball in the dialect.
Examples in context
- 他叫波波。Tā jiào Bōbo.His nickname is Bobo.
- 大家都叫她波波。Dàjiā dōu jiào tā Bōbo.Everyone calls her Bobo.
- 我叫他波波。Wǒ jiào tā Bōbo.I call him Bobo.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance's nickname.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你认识那个男孩吗？Nǐ rènshi nàge nánhái ma?Do you know that boy?
- 俊杰 Junjie认识，大家都叫他波波。Rènshi, dàjiā dōu jiào tā Bōbo.Yes, everyone calls him Bobo.
- 佳怡 Jiayi波波是一个好名字。Bōbo shì yíge hǎo míngzi.Bobo is a good name.
- 俊杰 Junjie是的，他很可爱。Shì de, tā hěn kě'ài.Yes, he is very cute.
