Cinderella in Chinese
Cinderella in Chinese is 灰姑娘 — Cinderella means a person or thing that unexpectedly rises from obscurity to success.
Cinderella in Chinese
灰姑娘
Pronounced: Huī gū niang
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
What does "Cinderella" mean?
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noun A person or thing that unexpectedly rises from obscurity to success.
"The small college basketball team became the Cinderella story of the tournament."
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noun Something that is overlooked or under-resourced compared to more favored things of its kind.
"Mental health has long been the Cinderella service of the healthcare system."
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Cinderella in a sentence
- The small college basketball team became the Cinderella story of the tournament.
- His rags-to-riches career made him a real Cinderella of the tech world.
- Mental health has long been the Cinderella service of the healthcare system.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Cinderella" in Chinese?
"Cinderella" in Chinese is 灰姑娘. Cinderella means: A person or thing that unexpectedly rises from obscurity to success.
How do you pronounce 灰姑娘?
"Cinderella" in Chinese is 灰姑娘, pronounced "Huī gū niang".
How do you use "Cinderella" in a sentence?
Example: "The small college basketball team became the Cinderella story of the tournament." In Chinese, "Cinderella" is 灰姑娘.
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