糖果
tángguǒ
In Mandarin, candy is translated as 糖果 (tángguǒ). Wiktionary also lists 糖 (táng).
Meaning: piece of candy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mandarin | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 糖果 | tángguǒ |
| 糖 | táng |
糖果 (tángguǒ) is the standard term used when referring to candy as a category of food or a collection of sweets.
What does it mean word for word?
The character 糖 (táng) literally means sugar or syrup.
Which one should you use?
While 糖果 specifically refers to confectionery or pieces of candy, 糖 (táng) is a broader term that can mean sugar, syrup or candy depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting individual pieces of candy, the measure word 颗 (kē) is typically used with 糖.
How do you pronounce it?
tángguǒ
Did you know?
- The term 糖 is used in the slang expression 撒糖 'sprinkling sugar'. This refers to a romantic couple showing public affection or a story having romantic moments.
- In China, giving candy as a gift is common during a baby's first birthday. This tradition is meant to wish the child a 'sweet' and happy life.
- The character for 糖 contains the radical for 'rice' 米. This reflects the ancient way sugar was produced in China from grains like rice or sorghum.
Examples in context
- 他們賣糖果。They sell candy.Tatoeba #6103157 by verdastelo9604, translation #2243313 by CK
- 我們想要糖。We want candy.Tatoeba #6111716 by verdastelo9604, translation #2011284 by CK
- 我把蔬菜在煎鍋裡糖漬。I candy the vegetables in the frying pan.Tatoeba #13556454 by LeviHighway, translation #10038794 by espamatics
- 他喜欢吃糖果。He likes to eat candy.
- 这家店有很多种糖果。This store has many types of candy.
- 我喜欢吃糖。I like to eat candy.
- 你可以给我一颗糖吗？Can you give me a piece of candy?
- 这家糖店卖的糖很好吃。The candy sold in this candy shop is delicious.
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Example conversation
Zhiqiang and Yuting are sharing snacks in a park.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你想吃糖果吗？Nǐ xiǎng chī tángguǒ ma?Do you want some candy?
- 雨婷 Yuting我想，谢谢你，志强。Wǒ xiǎng, xièxiè nǐ, Zhìqiáng.I do, thank you, Zhiqiang.
- 志强 Zhiqiang这里有不同颜色的糖果。Zhèlǐ yǒu bùtóng yánsè de tángguǒ.There are different colored candies here.
- 雨婷 Yuting我最喜欢红色的。Wǒ zuì xǐhuān hóngsè de.I like the red ones best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “candy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 糖, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
