daan6 tung2蛋筒
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Definition
Egg roll; a type of crispy, rolled biscuit.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hollow, crispy, cylindrical biscuits often sold in tins during the Lunar New Year. While the term 蛋筒 is sometimes seen on packaging, native speakers almost exclusively use 蛋捲 to describe this snack. It is a classic gift for visiting relatives, especially when packaged in traditional metal tins.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蛋撻, which is an egg tart, or 雞蛋仔, which is a bubble waffle. Using 蛋筒 might lead people to think of an ice cream cone instead of the biscuit roll.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
