hang6 jan4 beng2杏仁餅杏仁饼
Jyutpinghang6 jan4 beng2
Yalehahng yàhn béng
Definition
Almond biscuit; a classic Cantonese pastry made from mung bean flour, sugar, and pork fat.
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How it's used
Despite the name, these biscuits are primarily made from mung bean flour and often contain a small piece of pork fat in the center for flavor. They are a classic souvenir from Macau and are known for their crumbly texture that easily breaks apart when bitten. Because they are very dry and powdery, they are best enjoyed with a cup of hot tea.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
How many boxes of almond biscuits did you buy to give as gifts?
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Common phrases
Macau almond biscuit
a box of almond biscuits
Common mistake
Do not be surprised or disappointed when you eat one and realize there is no actual almond inside, as the name is purely traditional and does not reflect the modern ingredients.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
