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Chinese yo-yo

A Chinese yo-yo is a toy that is made of two circles that are connected by a long stick which has a string tied to it. One circle is bigger than the other and they are made of plastic or wood. You hold on to the stick and use your wrist to move the yo-yo up and down smoothly. The yo-yo can go very fast and spin around the stick very quickly. This makes it look like it's flying in the air! People usually do tricks and try to make the yo-yo go in different directions, even behind their back or over their head! It takes a lot of practice and balance to become good at using a Chinese yo-yo. But it's a fun and exciting toy to play with once you get the hang of it!
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