saan1 zaa1 beng2山楂餅山楂饼
Jyutpingsaan1 zaa1 beng2
Yalesāan jā béng
Definition
Haw flakes; thin, sweet disc-shaped candy made from Chinese hawthorn fruit.
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How it's used
These thin, coin-shaped discs are a nostalgic childhood snack for many locals. They are famously paired with bitter herbal tea to help mask the medicinal taste. You will often find them sold in small, cylindrical paper wrappers that resemble firecrackers.
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faai3塊faiExamples
I loved eating haw flakes when I was a kid.
Related words
Common phrases
a pack of haw flakes
Common mistake
Do not confuse these with actual dried hawthorn fruit, which is much larger and tougher. Make sure to specify the thin, sweet, candy-like version when asking for them.
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