A2 noun Neutral #3,500 most common 1 min read

糖果

tangguo /tʰɑŋ.kuo/
Practice it

Candy is a small, sweet food item that brings joy and is often shared during celebrations.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A sweet food made primarily from sugar.
  • Commonly eaten as a snack or treat.
  • Often associated with celebrations and rewards.

Overview

  1. 1概览：糖果（Candy）是一种深受全球喜爱的甜食，其核心成分是糖（如蔗糖、葡萄糖或代糖）。糖果的历史非常悠久，从古代的蜂蜜蜜饯到现代工业化生产的各式巧克力、软糖和硬糖，糖果的种类极其繁多。在日常生活中，它常作为奖励、零食或节日庆祝的必备品。

常见语境：糖果常出现在生日派对、万圣节（Trick or Treat）、电影院或作为小孩表现良好的奖励。它在社交场合中也常用来作为分享的小礼物，代表着甜蜜与关怀。

  1. 1近义词辨析：与“甜点（Dessert）”相比，糖果更偏向于小型的、可以随时随地食用的零食，而甜点通常指餐后食用的蛋糕、布丁等；与“巧克力（Chocolate）”相比，糖果是一个更宽泛的范畴，巧克力只是糖果中的一种特殊类型。

Examples

1

小朋友都喜欢吃糖果。

everyday

Children all like eating candy.

2

请在这份礼品袋里装入一些糖果。

formal

Please put some candy into this gift bag.

3

给我一颗糖果好吗？

informal

Can you give me a piece of candy?

4

摄入过量的糖果会导致血糖水平升高。

academic

Excessive intake of candy can lead to elevated blood sugar levels.

Common Collocations

吃糖果 Eat candy
买糖果 Buy candy
喜糖 Wedding candy

Common Phrases

万圣节糖果

Halloween candy

给点甜头

Give someone a little incentive/sweetener

Often Confused With

糖果 vs 甜点

Dessert is usually eaten after a meal and includes cakes or pudding, while candy is a small snack.

糖果 vs 零食

Snack is a broader category that includes chips, nuts, and fruit, whereas candy is specifically sweet.

Grammar Patterns

喜欢吃糖果 分发糖果 一袋糖果

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '糖果' is neutral and can be used in almost any situation. It is the standard term for sweets in Chinese. Use '颗' for single pieces and '袋' or '盒' for quantities.

Common Mistakes

Some learners confuse '糖果' with '糖' (sugar). While '糖' is the ingredient, '糖果' is the food item. Always specify the quantity using appropriate measure words.

Tips

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Use candy as a countable noun

You can say 'a piece of candy' or 'some candies'. Remember to use the plural form when referring to multiple items.

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Watch your sugar intake

Excessive consumption of candy can lead to health issues like obesity and tooth decay. Always consume in moderation.

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Candy in cultural festivals

In many Western cultures, children dress up and go door-to-door asking for candy on Halloween. In China, wedding candy is traditionally given to guests to share the joy.

Word Origin

The word '糖' comes from the character for sugar, and '果' refers to fruit-like snacks. Historically, sugar-coated fruits were the earliest forms of candy.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, candy is highly symbolic of sweetness in life, especially during weddings where '喜糖' (joy candy) is shared with guests to spread happiness.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'Sweet' (糖) that is 'Wrapped' (果) like a fruit. It's a sweet treat wrapped in paper!

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

不好。糖果含有高糖分，容易导致龋齿，因此建议食用后及时漱口或刷牙。

不一样。巧克力是糖果的一种，但糖果还包括软糖、硬糖、棒棒糖等多种类型。

糖果常用于生日派对、婚礼喜糖以及万圣节的“不给糖就捣蛋”活动中。

不可以。糖果缺乏人体所需的蛋白质、纤维和维生素，不能提供均衡的营养。

Test Yourself

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小明今天在超市买了一___糖果。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 袋

“袋”是用来计量包装食品的常用量词。

multiple choice

下列选项中哪一个最不符合糖果的定义？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 炸鸡

炸鸡属于咸味快餐，不属于糖果类。

sentence building

喜欢 / 小朋友 / 吃 / 都 / 糖果

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 小朋友都喜欢吃糖果

正确的语序是主语+副词+谓语+宾语。

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