English–Chinese

“dessert” in Chinese

Chinese

Also甜品 (tián pǐn)

Pronunciation

Pinyintián diǎn

Example

饭后我们吃了甜点。fàn hòu wǒ men chī le tián diǎn

After the meal, we ate dessert.

Illustration for 甜点 (dessert)

How to say “dessert” in Chinese

“Dessert” in Chinese is 甜点 (tián diǎn).

A small sweet food that brings a meal or tea break to a pleasant close.

Full entry for 甜点: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 甜点

这家店的甜点很好吃。zhè jiā diàn de tián diǎn hěn hǎo chī

The dessert at this shop is delicious.

Tips for using 甜点

  • On Chinese menus, this word can cover familiar choices such as cake, ice cream, or fruit, so it is broader than a word for cake alone.

Other Chinese words for “dessert”

这家店的甜品很好吃。zhè jiā diàn de tián pǐn hěn hǎo chī

The desserts at this shop are delicious.

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