hung4 tong4紅糖红糖

Jyutpinghung4 tong4

Yalehùhng tòhng

名詞

Definition

Brown sugar; unrefined or partially refined cane sugar.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to unrefined or partially refined cane sugar, which carries a distinct, molasses-like flavor profile compared to white sugar. It is a staple in traditional Chinese medicine and home cooking, frequently paired with ginger to soothe the stomach or warm the body during colder months. While often used interchangeably with yellow sugar in casual conversation, culinary enthusiasts distinguish it by its deeper color and richer mineral content.

Measure word

baau1包bāu

Examples

bou1煲薑goeng1茶caa4記gei3得dak1落lok6啲di1紅hung4糖。

Remember to add some brown sugar when boiling ginger tea.

nei5你uk1屋kei2企zung6仲jau5有mou5冇hung4紅tong4糖aa4呀？

Do you still have any brown sugar at home?

Common phrases

hung4紅tong4糖薑goeng1茶

brown sugar ginger tea

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the dark, almost black, Japanese-style muscovado sugar often labeled as 黑糖, which has a much stronger, burnt-sugar taste. Using the wrong type in a delicate dessert can overpower the other ingredients.