ding1 dong1玎璫玎珰
Jyutpingding1 dong1
Yaledīng dōng
Definition
The clinking sound of metal or jade; also the character Doraemon.
- clinking or chiming sound of metal or jade; ding dong
- datedDoraemon, the character from the Japanese manga and anime series
colloquialother
How it's used
Refers to both the onomatopoeia for a ringing sound and the classic Cantonese name for the character Doraemon. While the official Japanese name is now universally used in modern media, many older generations in Hong Kong still affectionately call the character 玎璫. Using this name often evokes a sense of nostalgia for 1980s and 1990s childhoods.
Examples
The doorbell at the door made a ding-dong sound.
Did you watch Doraemon when you were a kid?
Common phrases
ding-dong sound
Common mistake
Be aware that 玎璫 is considered the legacy name for the character. In formal contexts or when talking to younger people who grew up with the standardized translation, use 多啦A夢 instead to avoid confusion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
