jiu4 jiu2搖搖摇摇
Jyutpingjiu4 jiu2
Yaleyìuh yíu
Definition
Yo-yo; a toy consisting of a spool and a string that can be reeled up and down.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the classic toy that spins up and down on a string. While the term is universally understood, it is most strongly associated with the nostalgic toy craze of the 1990s in Hong Kong. It is rarely used to describe the motion of swaying or rocking, for which other verbs like 搖晃 are preferred.
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go3個goExamples
Do you know how to play with a yo-yo?
He bought a new yo-yo and brought it home.
Related words
Common phrases
to play with a yo-yo
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Grammar guides
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