Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
糖
táng
Description
糖是一种甜的东西，吃起来很甜。
"糖" is a sweet substance that tastes very sweet.
我们做饭、喝咖啡的时候常常放糖，孩子也很喜欢吃糖果。
We often add "糖" when cooking or drinking coffee, and children also like to eat candy.
Meanings
糖táng
sugar (used in food and drinks)
我喝咖啡不放糖。
I drink coffee without sugar.
糖táng
candy; sweets
孩子最爱吃糖。
Children love to eat candy the most.
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Notes
- Nuance
糖 alone can mean either sugar or candy; context or 糖果 makes candy clearer.
- Etymology
originally referred to sweeteners made from grain or cane.
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