jyut6 beng2月餅月饼
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Yaleyuht béng
Definition
Mooncake, a festive baked pastry eaten to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
neutralfoodfestival
How it's used
Mooncakes are heavily associated with gifting culture during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is common to see elaborate, expensive packaging, as they are frequently given to business partners, colleagues, and relatives as a sign of respect and gratitude.
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gin2件gínExamples
Have you eaten mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival yet?
This box of mooncakes is very expensive, I can't bear to eat them.
Related words
Common phrases
snowy mooncake
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the measure word for mooncakes. While individual pieces can be counted with 件 or 嚿, the entire box is usually referred to as 一盒.
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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.
