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Jyutpingfu1 laai1 hyun1
Yalefū lāai hyūn
Definition
Hula hoop; a circular hoop spun around the waist by moving the hips.
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How it's used
Modern hula-hoops are almost exclusively made of plastic, but the name retains the character for rattan. It is a common childhood activity in parks or school playgrounds, often associated with physical education classes or casual exercise.
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She really likes playing with a hula-hoop.
Related words
Common phrases
to spin a hula-hoop
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