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Definition
Cartoon or animation, typically aimed at children.
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How it's used
While the term covers all forms of animation, it is most frequently used to describe programs aimed at children. When referring to more mature or artistic animation, speakers might instead use the term 動畫 to avoid the juvenile connotation associated with the word.
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Which cartoon did you like watching the most when you were little?
He is always busy watching cartoons and refuses to do his homework.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a caricature or a satirical drawing in a newspaper, as it strictly refers to animated media in Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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