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饼 (bǐng) refers to a type of flatbread or cake, while 饼干 (bǐnggān) specifically denotes a baked good that is crisp and dry.
饼干 is generally informal, used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other types of baked goods, such as 蛋糕 (dàn gāo), which means 'cake'. Common collocations include '喝茶吃饼干' (hē chá chī bǐng gān), meaning 'to drink tea and eat biscuits'.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 饼干 connects with other food-related vocabulary. Students should focus on its usage in sentences, especially when discussing snacks or meals. Practice using it in context with verbs like '吃' (chī, to eat) or '喝' (hē, to drink).
Learners often mistakenly refer to 饼干 as a 'cake'. For example, saying '我想要一个饼干' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè bǐng gān) when they mean 'I want a cake' is incorrect. Instead, use '蛋糕' (dàn gāo) for cake.
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How to say biscuit in Chinese
“biscuit” in Chinese is饼干
饼干 (bǐng gān) refers to a type of baked good, typically crisp and dry, commonly known as a biscuit or cookie. It is often enjoyed as a snack, paired with tea or coffee, and comes in various flavors and textures. In Chinese culture, it is often found in households and is a popular treat for guests.
When to use 饼干
饼干 is generally informal, used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other types of baked goods, such as 蛋糕 (dàn gāo), which means 'cake'. Common collocations include '喝茶吃饼干' (hē chá chī bǐng gān), meaning 'to drink tea and eat biscuits'.
饼干 or something close to it
饼 (bǐng) refers to a type of flatbread or cake, while 饼干 (bǐnggān) specifically denotes a baked good that is crisp and dry.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly refer to 饼干 as a 'cake'. For example, saying '我想要一个饼干' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè bǐng gān) when they mean 'I want a cake' is incorrect. Instead, use '蛋糕' (dàn gāo) for cake.
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Grammar patterns of 饼干
饼干 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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定量供应很久以前就结束了____过剩的状况。
Rationing had put an end to a surfeit of biscuits long ago.
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Cultural Notes for 饼干
While biscuits are a common snack in both cultures, Western biscuits can be soft and fluffy, whereas Chinese 饼干 are generally crisp and dry.
Frequently asked questions about 饼干
饼干 generally refers to a drier, crisp version of cookies that are often enjoyed with tea.
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