拐杖糖
guǎizhàng táng
The English phrase "candy cane" is translated into Chinese as 拐杖糖 (guǎizhàng táng).
拐杖糖 is used to refer to candy that is shaped like a cane.
Meaning: candy in the shape of a cane (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound of 拐杖 (guǎizhàng), meaning "cane" or "walking stick" and 糖 (táng), meaning "candy".
How do you pronounce it?
guǎizhàng táng
Did you know?
- The character 糖 (táng) contains the radical for 'rice' (米), reflecting how ancient Chinese sweets were originally made from grain and glutinous rice rather than cane sugar.
- The word 糖 (táng) is used in the phrase 糖衣炮弹 ('sugar-coated cannonball') to describe a deceptive gift or compliment used to manipulate someone.
- In Chinese culture, the 拐杖 (cane) is not traditionally a symbol of holiday cheer and is more strongly associated with old age or infirmity.
Examples in context
- 今年圣诞节老师送给我一个 糖条 ，它真好吃！This Christmas, my teacher gave me a candy cane, it tastes so delicious!
- 孩子们在学校拿到很多 拐杖糖 ，他们非常开心。The kids received many candy canes at school, and they were extremely happy.
- 这根拐杖糖很甜。Zhè gēn guǎizhàngtáng hěn tián.This candy cane is very sweet.
- 圣诞树上有拐杖糖。Shèngdànshù shàng yǒu guǎizhàngtáng.There are candy canes on the Christmas tree.
- 我想买一些拐杖糖。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yīxiē guǎizhàngtáng.I want to buy some candy canes.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at decorations in a candy shop.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这些拐杖糖真漂亮。Zhèxiē guǎizhàngtáng zhēn piàoliang.These candy canes are really beautiful.
- 伟 Wei没错，我们也买一点吧。Méi cuò, wǒmen yě mǎi yīdiǎn ba.That's right, let's buy some too.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen伟，你喜欢红色的吗？Wěi, nǐ xǐhuān hóngsè de ma?Wei, do you like the red ones?
- 伟 Wei我不喜欢，我想要绿色的。Wǒ bù xǐhuān, wǒ xiǎng yào lǜsè de.I don't like them, I want the green ones.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “candy cane” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
