软糖
ruǎntáng
The English phrase "gummy" is translated into Chinese as 软糖 (ruǎntáng).
软糖 refers to a chewy candy typically made of gelatin or pectin. While 软糖 is the general term for gummy candy, specific types like gummy bears are often called 软糖熊.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 软糖 (ruǎntáng) is composed of 软 (ruǎn), meaning 'soft' and 糖 (táng), meaning 'candy'.
How do you pronounce it?
ruǎntáng
Did you know?
- When describing the texture of many gummy candies, Chinese speakers use the word Q (pronounced like the English letter) to mean 'bouncy' or 'springy'. It is a popular internet slang term used to describe the satisfying chew of a gummy.
- The character 软 used in 软糖 also describes 'software' (软件), as it literally means 'soft' or 'flexible'.
- While 糖 means 'candy' or 'sugar', it is also used in the phrase 糖衣炮弹 to describe a 'sugar-coated bullet', meaning a temptation used to deceive someone.
Examples in context
- 我喜欢吃这种软糖。Wǒ xǐhuān chī zhè zhǒng ruǎntáng.I like eating this kind of gummy.
- 这些软糖的味道很甜。Zhèxiē ruǎntáng de wèidào hěn tián.These gummies taste very sweet.
- 请给我一包软糖。Qǐng gěi wǒ yī bāo ruǎntáng.Please give me a bag of gummies.
Example conversation
Two friends are sharing snacks while watching a movie.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen志强，你要吃软糖吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ yào chī ruǎntáng ma?Zhiqiang, do you want to eat some gummies?
- 志强 Zhiqiang好啊，谢谢晓雯。Hǎo a, xièxiè Xiǎowén.Sure, thanks Xiaowen.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这个软糖很有趣。Zhège ruǎntáng hěn yǒuqù.This gummy is interesting.
- 志强 Zhiqiang它是酸甜口味的。Tā shì suān tián kǒuwèi de.It is a sweet and sour flavor.
