joeng4 waa1 waa1洋娃娃
Jyutpingjoeng4 waa1 waa1
Yaleyèuhng wā wā
Definition
A Western-style doll, traditionally made of cloth or porcelain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to dolls with Western features, such as blue eyes or blonde hair, rather than generic toys. While modern usage often just uses 公仔 for any doll or plushie, this term remains useful for distinguishing dolls that mimic a specific Western aesthetic.
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She loved playing with western-style dolls when she was little.
This western-style doll looks just like a real person.
Related words
Common phrases
play with a doll
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to plush toys or stuffed animals, which are strictly called 公仔. Using this for a teddy bear would sound very strange to a native speaker.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
