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Definition
Granulated sugar
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How it's used
Refers specifically to white granulated sugar used for cooking or sweetening drinks. While it is the standard term for the product, people often just use 糖 in casual speech when the context is clear. It is distinct from 砂糖 which is sometimes used in writing but pronounced the same way.
Measure word
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How much granulated sugar do you want in this coffee?
Is there any granulated sugar left in the kitchen?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冰糖 which refers to rock sugar, or 黃糖 which refers to brown sugar, as these are used for different cooking purposes.
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