gaau1 gung1 zai2膠公仔

Jyutpinggaau1 gung1 zai2

Yalegāau gūng jái

Definition

Plastic doll or action figure.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to small, molded plastic figures or figurines rather than soft, fabric-based dolls. It is frequently used by collectors to describe anime figures or vinyl toys, carrying a slightly casual or playful tone. While it literally translates to plastic doll, it is rarely used for high-end porcelain or traditional toys.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意cyu5儲maai4埋di1啲gaau1膠gung1公zai2仔。

He really likes collecting plastic dolls.

ni1呢go3個gaau1膠gung1公zai2仔hai6係bin1邊dou6度maai5買㗎？

Where did you buy this plastic doll?

Common phrases

cou5儲gaau1膠gung1公zai2仔

collect plastic dolls

maai5買gaau1膠gung1公zai2仔

buy plastic dolls

Common mistake

Do not use this term for plush toys or stuffed animals, which are called 毛公仔 instead. Using 膠公仔 for a teddy bear would sound very strange to a native speaker.