jing1 tou4 siu2 jyun2 zi2櫻桃小丸子樱桃小丸子
Jyutpingjing1 tou4 siu2 jyun2 zi2
Yaleyīng tòuh síu yún jí
Definition
Chibi Maruko-chan, a Japanese manga and anime series.
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How it's used
This title is a household name in Hong Kong, often used to evoke a sense of childhood nostalgia. While the full name is used in formal contexts, people often shorten it to 小丸子 when discussing the character or the show casually. It is common to see the character featured on merchandise or in local marketing campaigns.
Examples
Did you watch Chibi Maruko-chan when you were little?
She really likes Hanawa-kun from Chibi Maruko-chan.
Common phrases
watch Chibi Maruko-chan
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
