CiaoCiao

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CiaoCiao is a character in Link's Awakening.[4]

Biography

CiaoCiao is a small pet Chain Chomp owned by Madam MeowMeow in Mabe Village.[3] She resides in the Doghouse that is attached to Madam MeowMeow's House.[1] Unlike the other Chain Chomp pets, CiaoCiao is able to speak fluently.

CiaoCiao is obsessed with glitz and fashion, desiring to be adorned with accessories and jewelry.[5] If Link possesses the Ribbon, CiaoCiao will notice the accessory and beg to have it, offering to trade her can of Dog Food in exchange.[6] If Link refuses to make the trade, CiaoCiao becomes very angry at him.[7] Even after giving her the Ribbon, CiaoCiao continues to insatiably lament for more accessories.

A Figure of CiaoCiao can be won by Link in the Trendy Game.

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
キャンキャン (Kyankyan) (LA | LANS) 
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
嗷嗷 (Áoáo) (LANS) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
嗷嗷 (Áoáo) (LANS) 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • WauWau (LADX)[8]
  • Schnüppchen (LANS)
  •  
  • Diminutive of the latter part of Sternschnuppe ("shooting star").
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • YipYip (LA | LADX)[10]
  • YapYap (LANS)[9]
  •  
  • Onomatopeia for a puppy's barking; same as ChowChow
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Chaochao (LANS) 
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
YipYip[3]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
Name
YipYip[3]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
YipYip[3]
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
YipYip[3]
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

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See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 136
  2. "This darling pet of Madam MeowMeow is CiaoCiao in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Folks say CiaoCiao loves fancy things. She prides herself on being a spunky young lady, but sometimes it's hard to tell her apart from the rest." — Nintendo, n.a. , Facebook, published August 7, 2019, retrieved August 7, 2019.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 {{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 233 (LA | LADX)
  4. "CiaoCiao" — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  5. "Make-up! Jewels! Dresses! I want it all! Sigh... And some new accessories would be nice..." — YipYip (Link's Awakening DX)
  6. "Make-up! Jewels! Dresses! I want it all! Sigh... And some new accessories would be nice... Oh! That Ribbon! I need it! Will you trade for my dog food?" — YipYip (Link's Awakening DX)
  7. "Eh?! I can't believe it! You are the worst!!" — YipYip (Link's Awakening DX)
  8. Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 233
  9. "È una statuetta di YapYap. Proprio come l'originale, ha bisogno di tanto affetto e molta pazienza." — CiaoCiao Figure (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Italian localization)
  10. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 233