to1 fei2拖肥
Jyutpingto1 fei2
Yaletō féi
Definition
Toffee; a type of hard, chewy caramel candy made with boiled sugar or molasses and butter.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word toffee, this term is used specifically for the hard, buttery candy. It is often associated with nostalgic childhood snacks or imported confectionery found in local supermarkets. While many modern candies are referred to by their English names in Hong Kong, this one remains a distinct category for chewy or hard sweets.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
This type of toffee is so hard, it makes my teeth ache.
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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.
