daai6 beng2大餅大饼
Jyutpingdaai6 beng2
Yaledaaih béng
Definition
A type of large Chinese baked pastry made from wheat flour.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional, round, flat cakes often made with flour and sugar. While it can describe any large, flat, round pastry, it is most famously associated with the regional specialty from Xiqiao. It carries a nostalgic, old-school feel compared to modern bakery items.
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faai3塊faiExamples
This large cake smells great, do you want some?
I bought a Xiqiao large cake to take home for breakfast.
Related words
Common phrases
Xiqiao large cake
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 大餅 used to describe a person's round face, which is a derogatory or teasing way to comment on someone's appearance.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
