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Definition
Jiujiang sesame ball; a sweet, deep-fried Chinese pastry coated in sesame seeds and shaped into a flattened sphere.
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How it's used
Associated primarily with the Lunar New Year, this specific variety of sesame ball is famous for its distinct, slightly flattened shape and crispy texture. Unlike the common round sesame balls found in dim sum restaurants, it is often sold in large, pre-packaged bags during the festive season. It carries a sense of nostalgia and is considered a traditional snack for family gatherings.
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We must buy Jiujiang sesame balls at home for the New Year.
Have you ever eaten a Jiujiang sesame ball?
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Common phrases
buy Jiujiang sesame balls
eat Jiujiang sesame balls
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



