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Definition
A Cantonese sugar puff; a deep-fried sweet pastry made of egg, oil, and flour, and coated with granulated sugar.
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How it's used
Often associated with traditional Hong Kong style bakeries and cha chaan tengs, this treat is prized for its fluffy, egg-rich texture. Unlike modern western doughnuts, it is typically served warm and is best consumed immediately before the sugar coating begins to absorb moisture from the dough.
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The Chinese doughnuts at this tea restaurant are very famous.
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Common phrases
freshly made Chinese doughnut
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the more common western style doughnut, but the texture is significantly lighter and more eggy, similar to a fried cream puff.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
