蛋糕 (dàngāo) — how to say "cake" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 gè

蛋糕

Cake

Character composition

egg

pastry, baked goods

Radicals / Keys

Rice

#119 · · 6 strokes

Insect

#142 · chóng · 6 strokes

Examples

妈妈为我做了一个生日蛋糕,上面写着我的名字。

My mother made me a birthday cake with my name written on it.

生日要吃蛋糕

You should eat cake on your birthday.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 蛋糕 (dàngāo) — cake

[dàn-] Danny discovers a gigantic cake 蛋糕 shaped like an egg 🥚. He exclaims, "This isn't just any cake, it's a masterpiece of pastry art!" He then slices a piece and relishes the blend of egg flavor with the fluffy pastry.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "cake" in Chinese?

"cake" in Chinese is 蛋糕 (dàngāo).

What does 蛋糕 mean in English?

蛋糕 (dàngāo) means "Cake".

How is 蛋糕 pronounced?

It is pronounced dàngāo (written as dangao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "cake" in Chinese characters?

It is written 蛋糕.

What HSK level is 蛋糕?

蛋糕 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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