可爱 (kě'ài)

An adjective meaning cute, adorable, or lovable. It describes people, animals, or objects that inspire affection, often through their small size, round features, or innocent manner.

Meanings

[adjective] Cute, adorable, lovable (for people, animals, and things).
[adjective] Charming, endearing in a sweet way.

Example Sentences

这只小狗太可爱了！ Zhè zhī xiǎogǒu tài kě'ài le! This little dog is so adorable!

她的女儿非常可爱。 Tā de nǚ'ér fēicháng kě'ài. Her daughter is extremely cute.

那个小孩子笑起来很可爱。 Nàge xiǎo háizi xiào qǐlái hěn kě'ài. That little child looks very cute when smiling.

你买的这个玩具真可爱！ Nǐ mǎi de zhège wánjù zhēn kě'ài! The toy you bought is really adorable!

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
很可爱 (hěn kě'ài)	very cute
太可爱了 (tài kě'ài le)	so adorable
可爱的孩子 (kě'ài de háizi)	cute child
长得可爱 (zhǎng de kě'ài)	grew up to be cute
可爱的小动物 (kě'ài de xiǎo dòngwù)	cute little animal

Memory Hook

可 means "can/able" and 爱 means "love." Put them together: something you cannot help but love. That irresistible cuteness is 可爱.