spongy steamed cake; a type of Chinese pastry
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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spongy, steamed cake made from fermented flour and sugar
A traditional Chinese pastry known for its light, airy texture resembling a honeycomb when cut. Often served during festivals or as a snack.
Nǎi奶
nai奶
zuò做
de的
fēng蜂
gāo糕
yòu又
sōng松
yòu又
ruǎn软
，
tè特
bié别
hǎo好
chī吃
。
The steamed cake Grandma makes is light and fluffy, especially delicious.
Guò过
nián年
de的
shí时
hou候
，
jiā家
lǐ里
cháng常
huì会
zhēng蒸
fēng蜂
gāo糕
。
During the New Year, families often steam this spongy cake.
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Nǐ你
kàn看
，
zhè这
fēng蜂
gāo糕
qiē切
kāi开
de的
duàn断
miàn面
zhēn真
de的
shì是
fēng蜂
wō窝
zhuàng状
。
Look, the cross-section of this steamed cake really is honeycomb-shaped.