paau4 bing1刨冰
Jyutpingpaau4 bing1
Yalepàauh bīng
Definition
Shaved ice, topped with syrup, juice, or other sweet ingredients.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to the dessert made by shaving a block of ice into fine flakes, which are then topped with syrups, condensed milk, or fruit. It is distinct from 冰沙, which is typically a blended slushy drink rather than a bowl of shaved ice shavings. You will often see it served in dessert shops alongside other traditional treats like 糖水.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
The weather is so hot, I want to go eat a bowl of shaved ice.
What flavor of shaved ice do you like to eat?
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Grammar guides
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