bǐng gān
cookie
The Chinese word for 'cookie' is '饼干'. It is commonly used to describe any kind of small, sweet, baked good - similar to the English usage of the word. However, '饼干' can also refer to crackers or biscuits, so the context is important.
Zhè shì shénme bǐnggān?
What is this biscuit?
This is a simple question asking about the type or name of the biscuit.
Wǒ xiǎng chī bǐnggān.
I want to eat biscuits.
This sentence is expressing a desire or wish to eat biscuits.
Nǐ kàn, nàgè bǐnggān shì xiāngcǎo wèi de.
Look, that biscuit is vanilla flavored.
This sentence is pointing out a certain biscuit and describing its flavor.
Wǒ mǎi le yī hé bǐnggān.
I bought a box of biscuits.
This sentence is telling others about a recent purchase of biscuits.
Bǐnggān zài nǎlǐ?
Where are the biscuits?
This sentence is a common question used when searching for biscuits.
Zhè bǐnggān hǎochī.
This biscuit is delicious.
This sentence is a compliment and opinion about the taste of a biscuit.
Zhèxiē bǐnggān shì nǐ de.
These biscuits are yours.
This sentence is indicating ownership of the biscuits.
Wǒ yòng bǐnggān zuò le yīgè tiándiǎn.
I made a dessert with biscuits.
This sentence is explaining a cooking action, specifically making a dessert using biscuits.
Tā bù xǐhuān chī bǐnggān.
He doesn't like eating biscuits.
This sentence is expressing someone's dislike for eating biscuits.
Nǐ xiǎng chángcháng wǒ de bǐnggān ma?
Do you want to try my biscuits?
This sentence is offering biscuits to someone and inviting them to try it.