hau4 tong2喉糖
Jyutpinghau4 tong2
Yalehàuh tóng
Definition
Throat lozenge; candy used to soothe a sore or uncomfortable throat.
colloquialhealthfood
How it's used
Often used as a quick remedy for minor throat irritation or dry coughs before resorting to medicine. While technically a type of candy, it is strictly treated as a health product in social contexts. People frequently use the verb 啪 when referring to taking these, which adds a casual, slightly humorous tone to the action.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Your throat hurts? Have a lozenge to soothe it.
I've finished my pack of lozenges, where can I buy some?
Related words
Common phrases
to take a throat lozenge
a pack of throat lozenges
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with regular candy like 糖果, as 喉糖 implies a medicinal or soothing purpose. Using it to describe a sweet treat will sound very strange to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
