卡通人物用英语可以称为 cartoon character. 其来源可以追溯到 16th century Italy, where the word "cartone" was used to refer to the art of creating sketches and drawings to be used as a basis for paintings. The word "cartoon" eventually made its way into English, where it came to refer to a humorous drawing or illustration, often featuring exaggerated or caricatured figures.

例句：

My favorite cartoon character is Mickey Mouse. 我最喜欢的卡通人物是米老鼠。

Tom and Jerry are classic cartoon characters that have entertained children and adults alike for decades. 汤姆和杰瑞是经典的卡通人物，多年来一直在娱乐孩子和成年人。