切蛋糕

qiēdàngāo

verb

Meanings

1 to cut the cake

Characters

Examples

吹完蜡烛就该切蛋糕了。

Chuī wán làzhú jiù gāi qiē dàngāo le.

After blowing out the candles, it's time to cut the cake.

寿星亲手切蛋糕分给大家。

Shòuxīng qīnshǒu qiē dàngāo fēn gěi dàjiā.

The birthday person cut the cake and handed pieces to everyone.

Tips

culture

Core ritual of modern Chinese birthday parties, borrowed from Western custom and now ubiquitous. Typical order: 唱生日歌 → 许愿 → 吹蜡烛 → 切蛋糕. Also used in weddings and grand openings.

Stroke Order

切 qiē

蛋 dàn

糕 gāo