leon4 gaau3 gou1倫滘糕伦滘糕
Jyutpingleon4 gaau3 gou1
Yalelèuhn gaau gōu
Definition
White sugar sponge cake; a traditional sweet Cantonese steamed cake.
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How it's used
This traditional snack is characterized by its distinct fermented sweetness and honeycomb texture. It is often served cold or at room temperature, making it a popular choice for breakfast or afternoon tea. Unlike many other steamed cakes, it requires a long fermentation process to achieve its signature airy structure.
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The white sugar sponge cake from this shop is very famous.
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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.
