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Yaletìhm bán
Definition
Dessert; a sweet snack, usually not eaten as part of a main meal.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to sweet treats eaten after a meal or as a snack. Unlike the broader term 糖水, which usually implies liquid-based traditional Cantonese desserts like red bean soup, 甜品 is a catch-all term that includes cakes, puddings, and ice cream.
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Let's go have some dessert after dinner before going home.
Do you prefer Chinese-style or Western-style desserts?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 糖水 as a direct synonym for all desserts, as it specifically refers to traditional sweet soups and is not appropriate for items like cheesecake or chocolate mousse.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
