English–Chinese
“wedding candy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxǐ táng
Example
孩子们喜欢桌上的喜糖。hái zi men xǐ huān zhuō shàng de xǐ táng
The children like the wedding candy on the table.
How to say “wedding candy” in Chinese
“Wedding candy” in Chinese is 喜糖 (xǐ táng).
A sweet token of shared happiness that guests receive from a joyful celebration.
Example sentences with 喜糖
宾客用喜糖向新人表达祝福。bīn kè yòng xǐ táng xiàng xīn rén biǎo dá zhù fú
Guests express their blessings to the newlyweds with wedding candy.
Tips for using 喜糖
- English speakers can distinguish this custom from wedding cake because the term usually points to small sweets distributed among guests rather than the main ceremonial dessert.