lin4 waan4 tou4連環圖连环图
Jyutpinglin4 waan4 tou4
Yalelìhn wàahn tòuh
Definition
Comic book, comic strip, or sequential art storytelling.
- comic book; a book telling a story through a series of pictures
- comic strip; sequential art storytelling
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How it's used
連環圖 is a slightly old-fashioned term that specifically evokes the style of classic Hong Kong or Chinese serial comics. While modern speakers often use 漫畫 to refer to any type of comic, 連環圖 carries a nostalgic feel, often associated with the thin, stapled booklets sold at street stalls in the past.
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When I was young, I loved going to the newsstand to buy comic books.
Are you hiding a bunch of comic books in your schoolbag?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 漫畫, which is the general term for all comics including Japanese manga. Using 連環圖 to describe a modern, full-colour graphic novel or a manga volume can sound outdated or inaccurate.
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