do1 laa1 Ａ mung6多啦Ａ夢多啦Ａ梦
Jyutpingdo1 laa1 Ａ mung6
Yaledō lā Ａ muhng
Definition
Doraemon, the character from the popular Japanese manga and anime series.
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How it's used
The name was officially changed from 叮噹 to 多啦Ａ夢 in the late nineties to align with the Japanese original. While many younger people use the current name, older generations often still refer to the character as 叮噹 out of habit or nostalgia. Using the older name is perfectly understood and carries a sense of childhood sentimentality.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the name with the Mandarin pronunciation, as the Cantonese reading is specific to the Hong Kong dubbing and cultural adaptation. Using the Mandarin name might sound unnatural to local speakers who grew up with the Cantonese version.
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Grammar guides
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