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Definition
Chewy milk candy.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the classic, chewy, rectangular milk-flavored candies often wrapped in thin, edible rice paper. It carries a strong sense of childhood nostalgia for many locals. While it is a specific type of candy, the term is sometimes used broadly to describe similar chewy milk-based treats.
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When I was small, I really liked eating milk candies.
How many packs of milk candy did you buy to take home?
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Common phrases
a piece of milk candy
to eat milk candy
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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.
