蛋糕 (dàn gāo) — cake

Definition

蛋糕 is a sweet baked cake, typically for birthdays or dessert. More specific than the general term 甜品 ('dessert'); 比 饼 is sweet and fluffy, while 饼 is flat (pancakes, mooncakes).

noun
cake
Measure word · 块, 个

Examples

  • 蛋糕
    Jīn tiān shì wǒ de shēng rì, wǒ xiǎng chī yí kuài dàn gāo.
    Today is my birthday, I want to eat a piece of cake.
  • 蛋糕
    Wǒ qù chāo shì mǎi le yí gè dàn gāo.
    I went to the supermarket and bought a cake.
  • 蛋糕
    Zhè ge dàn gāo hěn hǎo chī.
    This cake is very tasty.

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