mou4 gung1 zai2毛公仔
Jyutpingmou4 gung1 zai2
Yalemòuh gūng jái
Definition
Stuffed toy; a plushie or soft toy.
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How it's used
This term is used for almost any plush or soft toy, regardless of whether it actually depicts an animal or a character. It is a very common gift for children or romantic partners. While the literal translation involves hair, it specifically refers to the soft, fuzzy texture of the fabric covering the toy.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Do you like this stuffed toy?
Related words
Common phrases
to win a stuffed toy from a claw machine
to give a stuffed toy as a gift
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the classifier 個 for this noun, but the correct classifier is 隻, which is typically used for animals or small objects.
Grammar color guide
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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.
