bing1 tong4 wu4 lou2冰糖葫蘆冰糖葫芦
Jyutpingbing1 tong4 wu4 lou2
Yalebīng tòhng wùh lóu
Definition
Tanghulu; a traditional snack of Chinese hawthorn or other fruits skewered on a stick and coated in hardened sugar syrup.
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How it's used
Originally associated with Northern Chinese street food, this snack has become a common sight in Hong Kong tourist areas and during festive markets. While the classic version uses hawthorn, modern variations often feature grapes, strawberries, or cherry tomatoes. It is almost exclusively referred to by its full name rather than being shortened.
Measure word
cyun3串chyunExamples
I want to buy a stick of candied hawthorn to eat.
Have you ever seen candied strawberries before?
Related words
Common phrases
a stick of candied hawthorn
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
