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Jyutpingbo1 baan2 tong2
Yalebō báan tóng
Definition
Lollipop; a flat, round hard candy on a stick.
colloquialfood
How it's used
The term literally translates to ball board candy, referring to the flat, disc-like shape of traditional lollipops. While it specifically describes this round, flat variety, it is often used as a generic term for any candy on a stick. It carries a nostalgic, playful tone associated with childhood treats.
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Kids really love eating lollipops.
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