tong4 bat1 lat1糖不甩
Jyutpingtong4 bat1 lat1
Yaletòhng bāt lāt
Definition
A Cantonese dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls without filling, coated in sugar, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
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How it's used
The name literally translates to sugar that does not shake off, referring to how the syrup and crushed peanuts cling tightly to the dough balls. Unlike 湯丸, these are served dry without soup and are traditionally associated with weddings or celebrations as they symbolize togetherness. You will most commonly find them in traditional dessert shops or at street food stalls.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
This shop's sticky rice balls are very famous.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 湯丸 because both are made of glutinous rice flour, but remember that 糖不甩 is served without any liquid or soup base.
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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.
