fong1 tong4方糖

Jyutpingfong1 tong4

Yalefōng tòhng

名詞

Definition

Sugar cube; granulated white sugar pressed into small cubes used to sweeten drinks.

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How it's used

方糖 is primarily associated with traditional coffee shops or formal tea settings where precise portioning is preferred. Unlike loose sugar, it is rarely used in cooking because it dissolves slowly and is difficult to measure by volume. You will often see it served alongside black coffee or tea in a small container with tongs.

Measure word

nap1粒nāp

Examples

nei5你bui1杯gaa3咖fe1啡jiu3要m4唔jiu3要gaa1加nap1粒fong1方tong4糖aa4呀？

Do you want to add a sugar cube to your coffee?

ngo5我gin3見keoi5佢lok6落zo2咗loeng5兩nap1粒fong1方tong4糖lok6落heoi3去。

I saw him put two sugar cubes in.

Common phrases

gaa1加nap1粒fong1方tong4糖

add a sugar cube

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse 方糖 with 砂糖, but remember that 砂糖 refers to loose granulated sugar while 方糖 specifically refers to the solid, pre-pressed cubes.