faa1 sang1 wu2花生糊
Jyutpingfaa1 sang1 wu2
Yalefā sāng wú
Definition
Sweet peanut paste or peanut sweet soup.
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How it's used
Peanut sweet soup is a classic Cantonese dessert, often served in traditional shops alongside other staples like 芝麻糊. It is prized for its smooth, creamy texture and deep roasted peanut flavor. You will frequently see it served as a warm, comforting treat, especially during cooler weather or after a late dinner.
Measure word
wun2碗wúnExamples
I want to eat a bowl of piping hot peanut sweet soup.
The peanut sweet soup at this dessert shop is very fragrant and smooth.
Related words
Common phrases
fragrant and smooth peanut sweet soup
piping hot peanut sweet soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with peanut butter, which is much thicker and intended for spreading on bread. Ensure you use the classifier 碗 when ordering, as it is a liquid dessert.
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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.
