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糖果tángguǒcandyHSK 6, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #3688, Hard
tángguǒ(tang2guo3)tang guo T2
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March 24, 2026

糖果tángguǒ(tang2guo3)

糖果 (tángguǒ) refers to candy or sweets, typically made from sugar or other sweet substances. It is commonly used in contexts related to treats, desserts, or gifts during celebrations, such as Chinese New Year and birthdays.

Strokes24Frequency#3688DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, giving 糖果 during festivals symbolizes sweetness and happiness, making it a popular gift for children and during celebrations. The tradition of giving candy is especially prominent during the Lantern Festival.

Memory tip

Think of 糖 (táng) as 'sugar' and 果 (guǒ) as 'fruit' – together they create the word for 'candy.' Imagine a colorful fruit tree where the fruits are made of sugary candy, making it a delightful sight.

Meanings of 糖果

tángguǒ(tang2guo3)
1candy
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糖果Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
粒Measure Word
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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糖 (táng) refers to sugar in general, while 糖果 (tángguǒ) specifically means candy or sweets made from sugar.

Usage Notes

糖果 is generally informal and often used in conversations about snacks or children's treats. Common collocations include '吃糖果' (chī tángguǒ - eat candy) and '送糖果' (sòng tángguǒ - give candy). Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

糖果 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary but is useful for learners at HSK Level 1-2 due to its relevance in everyday conversations. Focus on pronunciation and recognizing the characters, as they are commonly encountered in contexts related to food.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 糖果 with other sweet-related terms like 甜点 (tiándiǎn - dessert). For example, saying '我喜欢吃甜点' (wǒ xǐhuān chī tiándiǎn - I like to eat dessert) instead of '我喜欢吃糖果' (wǒ xǐhuān chī tángguǒ - I like to eat candy) can lead to confusion.

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Component characters

糖tángsugar
HSK 316 strokes米
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果guǒfruit
HSK 18 strokes木
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How to say candy in Chinese

“candy” in Chinese is糖果tángguǒ

糖果 (tángguǒ) refers to candy or sweets, typically made from sugar or other sweet substances. It is commonly used in contexts related to treats, desserts, or gifts during celebrations, such as Chinese New Year and birthdays.

When to use 糖果

糖果 is generally informal and often used in conversations about snacks or children's treats. Common collocations include '吃糖果' (chī tángguǒ - eat candy) and '送糖果' (sòng tángguǒ - give candy). Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

糖果 or something close to it

糖 (táng) refers to sugar in general, while 糖果 (tángguǒ) specifically means candy or sweets made from sugar.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 糖果 with other sweet-related terms like 甜点 (tiándiǎn - dessert). For example, saying '我喜欢吃甜点' (wǒ xǐhuān chī tiándiǎn - I like to eat dessert) instead of '我喜欢吃糖果' (wǒ xǐhuān chī tángguǒ - I like to eat candy) can lead to confusion.

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Yes, 糖果 specifically refers to sweet confections, typically made from sugar.

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