gwai3 faa1 tong2桂花糖
Jyutpinggwai3 faa1 tong2
Yalegwai fā tóng
Definition
Osmanthus sugar, a sweet Chinese cooking ingredient infused with osmanthus flowers.
colloquialfoodhome
How it's used
Osmanthus sugar is a traditional ingredient used primarily to add a delicate floral aroma to desserts and sweet soups. It is often found in the form of preserved osmanthus flowers mixed with sugar or honey, rather than just a granulated sweetener. It is a staple in Cantonese sweet soup shops and home kitchens for making treats like 桂花糕.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
Adding a little osmanthus sugar makes this dessert smell better.
Do you still have any osmanthus sugar at home?
Related words
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
