喜糖

xǐtáng
noun HSK 7

Meanings

  1. 1 wedding candy; candy given out at weddings

Characters

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

Examples

Tā gěi tóngshìmen fā le xǐtáng.
She handed out wedding candy to her colleagues.
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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