doi6 tong4代糖
Jyutpingdoi6 tong4
Yaledoih tòhng
Definition
Sugar substitute or artificial sweetener.
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How it's used
People often use this term when discussing health, weight loss, or managing conditions like diabetes. It is frequently seen on menus or product labels to indicate a healthier or low calorie alternative to regular sugar. While it refers to chemical substitutes, it is a standard, neutral term used in everyday conversation.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
This coffee doesn't have sugar, please add a packet of sweetener for me.
Is it good for your health to drink so many drinks with artificial sweeteners?
Related words
Common phrases
drinks with artificial sweeteners
add artificial sweetener
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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.
