tong4 gwo2糖果
Jyutpingtong4 gwo2
Yaletòhng gwó
Definition
Sweets; candy; sweet snacks, usually bite-sized.
neutralfood
How it's used
While 糖果 is the standard term for sweets, people in daily life often just say 糖 when referring to a piece of candy. Using the full term 糖果 sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, like when you are talking about a category of snacks in a shop or a gift box.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Kids love eating sweets the most.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 糖 with 糖水, which refers to sweet dessert soups rather than solid candy.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
