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    Using 白糖 (báitáng) to refer to white sugar

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    加入 + 白糖

    Explanation

    白糖 (báitáng) means "white sugar" and is used as a noun. It refers to refined granulated sugar, commonly used as a sweetener in cooking and beverages.

    Examples

    • 这个蛋糕需要加两勺白糖。

      zhège dàngāo xūyào jiā liǎng sháo báitáng.

      This cake needs two spoonfuls of white sugar.

    • 我喝咖啡不喜欢放白糖。

      wǒ hē kāfēi bù xǐhuan fàng báitáng.

      I don't like putting white sugar in my coffee.

    • 家里的白糖用完了，帮我买一袋吧。

      jiālǐ de báitáng yòng wán le, bāng wǒ mǎi yī dài ba.

      We're out of white sugar at home; please buy me a bag.

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