The Origin of McDull's Name | 麦兜名字的由来

English Original

McDull is a male pig distinguished by a birthmark on his right eye. He has a heart of gold but is rather ordinary and not very smart. Despite this, he is full of dreams. He often fails when he tries to achieve them and feels disappointed, but he never gives up, always exploring new dreams. In this way, he creates his own colorful world. He lives simply and naturally. Though imperfect, his never-say-die attitude makes him a beloved character.

The name "McDull" has its own story. When Mrs. Mak was about to give birth, she saw a plastic basin flying over her head. In Cantonese, "basin" is pronounced roughly as "dull." Taking this as a divine sign, she named her son "Dull."


中文翻译

麦兜是一只右眼有胎记的小公猪。他心地善良,但资质平平,并不聪明。尽管如此,他怀揣着许多梦想。他常常在尝试实现梦想时失败并感到失望,但他从不放弃,总是去探索新的梦想。就这样,他创造了自己多彩的世界。他活得简单而自然。虽然不完美,但他永不放弃的生活态度使他成为一个深受喜爱的角色。

“麦兜”这个名字本身有个故事。麦太临盆时,看到一个塑料盆从头顶飞过。在粤语中,“盆”的发音大致为“dull”。她认为这是天意,便给儿子取名“兜”(Dull)。

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