月饼
yuèbǐng
Mooncake · trad. 月餅
月饼 (yuèbǐng) is a traditional Chinese pastry, typically eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It symbolizes reunion and completeness, and families often share them while admiring the full moon.
What does 月饼 (yuèbǐng) mean?
月饼 (yuèbǐng) means “mooncake” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “moon cake.”
When to use it
Neutral. 月饼 are a seasonal delicacy, strongly associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are often given as gifts to family, friends, and business associates.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “YWEH-bing.” 月 falls sharply (fourth tone), and 饼 dips (third tone).
Other ways to say it
- 吃月饼chī yuèbǐngeat mooncakes
- 中秋月饼zhōngqiū yuèbǐngMid-Autumn Festival mooncakes
- 冰皮月饼bīngpí yuèbǐngsnow skin mooncakes
Examples
中秋节我们一起吃月饼。
zhōngqiūjié wǒmen yīqǐ chī yuèbǐng.
We eat mooncakes together during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
你喜欢什么口味的月饼？
nǐ xǐhuan shénme kǒuwèi de yuèbǐng?
What flavor of mooncake do you like?
我收到了一盒精美的月饼。
wǒ shōudào le yí hé jīngměi de yuèbǐng.
I received a box of exquisite mooncakes.
Pro tip: Mooncakes come in many varieties, from traditional lotus seed paste with salted egg yolks to modern fruit or ice cream fillings. They are usually very rich, so people often cut them into small wedges to share.
Related phrases
中秋节快乐 · Happy mid-autumn festival中秋节 · Mid-autumn festival赏月 · Admire the moon
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