🇬🇧🇨🇳 cartoon - 卡通片 : English Lesson

Meaning of "cartoon" ("卡通片"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A cartoon is a type of illustration, often humorous, that can be a single drawing or a series of drawings. Cartoons are also animated shows or movies that use drawings or computer graphics to tell a story, usually aimed at children but enjoyed by all ages.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I drew a cartoon of my teacher, but I had to erase it before she saw and gave me extra homework!

I tried to draw my own cartoon, but somehow, all my characters looked like potatoes with legs.

My cat watches cartoons with me, but I think he only likes the ones with fish in them.

My mom says I watch too many cartoons, but I told her it’s educational—I learned how to dodge anvils!

Every time I eat cereal, I feel like I’m in a cartoon, especially when I spill the milk everywhere.

Tom sits and draws a small cartoon on paper. His cat looks. He shows the cartoon to his friend. They make a small book with the cartoon and then watch a cartoon on TV. The cartoon on TV is loud and funny. Mom comes, the cat jumps, they all laugh at the cartoon and smile.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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