noun, punctuation · a term of endearment for a child or loved one; baby

她是父母心头的宝贝。

noun · a treasured object or something of great value

这些古董是他家传的宝贝。

noun · a cowry shell, historically used as currency

古代有些地区曾把宝贝当作货币。

noun · an eccentric, peculiar, or good-for-nothing person (often used sarcastically)

你真是个宝贝，连这么简单的事都做错。