English–Chinese
“cake” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindàn gāo
Example
这个蛋糕很好吃。zhè ge dàn gāo hěn hǎo chī
This cake is delicious.
How to say “cake” in Chinese
“Cake” in Chinese is 蛋糕 (dàn gāo).
A light, sweet baked treat made from egg-rich batter, enjoyed as a snack or shared at celebrations.
Example sentences with 蛋糕
我们为孩子准备了一个蛋糕，大家一起分着吃。wǒ men wèi hái zi zhǔn bèi le yí gè dàn gāo dà jiā yì qǐ fēn zhe chī
We prepared a cake for the children, and everyone shared it and ate it together.
Tips for using 蛋糕
- For everyday quantities, 一个蛋糕 (yí ge dàngāo, "one whole cake") and 一块蛋糕 (yí kuài dàngāo, "one piece of cake") distinguish the complete dessert from a cut serving.