mat6 tong4蜜糖
Jyutpingmat6 tong4
Yalemaht tòhng
Definition
Honey; the sweet, viscous fluid made by bees from the nectar of flowers.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Often used interchangeably with 蜜糖水 when referring to the drink itself, especially in casual settings like tea restaurants. While it is a natural sweetener, it is also frequently associated with soothing sore throats or coughs in traditional home remedies. Unlike sugar, it is rarely used in savory cooking unless it is part of a specific glaze for roasted meats.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
My throat is so dry, why don't we make some honey water to drink?
These muffins will taste better if you add a little honey.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 糖蜜, which refers to molasses. Also, be aware that some people use 蜜糖 as a term of endearment for a romantic partner, similar to calling someone honey in English, though this is less common than using 寶貝.
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