喜糖

xǐtáng
noun HSK 7-9

Meanings

  1. 1 wedding candy; candy given out at weddings

Characters

Literally 'happy candy' - sweets distributed to share the sweetness of the wedding.

Examples

HSK 2
Tā gěi tóngshì men fā le xǐtáng.
She handed out wedding candy to her colleagues.
HSK 3
Wǒ shōudào le tāmen de xǐtáng, tāmen jiéhūn le.
I received their wedding candy - they got married.

Tips

culture
Distributing 喜糖 is a must at Chinese weddings - it's how you share your happiness. Even if you can't attend the wedding, you might find a box of 喜糖 on your desk at work on Monday. The candy usually comes in a red or pink box, often with the (double happiness) symbol.

Stroke Order

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