syut3 tiu2雪條雪条
Jyutpingsyut3 tiu2
Yalesyut tíu
Definition
Ice pop; popsicle; ice lolly; a frozen treat on a wooden stick.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to frozen treats on a stick, distinguishing them from ice cream served in a tub or cone. It is a nostalgic snack often associated with summer heat and convenience stores. While sometimes used interchangeably with ice cream in casual speech, it strictly implies the presence of a wooden stick.
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zi1支jīExamples
The weather is so hot, I want to eat a popsicle.
How many popsicles did you buy to bring home?
Related words
Common phrases
chocolate-coated ice cream bar
red bean popsicle
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雪糕, which refers to ice cream in general. Using 雪條 for a scoop of ice cream in a bowl will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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