灰姑娘

Huī gū niang

Dictionary entry

Cinderella

What does 灰姑娘 mean?

灰姑娘 (Huī gū niang) has the following dictionary meaning.

1Cinderella

2a sudden rags-to-riches celebrity

Character breakdown

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灰huīash · dust 姑gūpaternal aunt · husband's sister 娘niángmother · young lady

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How to pronounce 灰姑娘

灰姑娘

Huī gū niang

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