dàn gāo
cake
The Chinese term for 'cake' is '蛋糕'. It is generally used in the same context as in English, referring to the sweet dessert that is often served during celebrations like birthdays and weddings.
Zhège dàngāo kàn qǐlái hěn hǎochī.
This cake looks very delicious.
The phrase is usually used to express that something is appealing, especially food, in this case, a cake.
Jīntiān shì wǒ māma de shēngrì, suǒyǐ wǒ zuòle yīgè dàngāo gěi tā.
Today is my mom's birthday, so I made a cake for her.
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Nà kuài dàngāo shì nǐ de.
That piece of cake is yours.
This sentence can be used when you want to inform someone that a particular item, in this case, a cake is theirs.
Wǒ yào qù mǎi yīgè dàngāo.
I am going to buy a cake.
This phrase expresses the speaker's intention of buying a cake.
Dàngāo diàn zài nǎ'er?
Where is the cake shop?
This question is used when seeking the location of a specific place, in this case, a cake shop.
Nǐ xiǎng chī dàngāo ma?
Do you want to eat cake?
This question is used when offering someone something to eat, in this case, a cake.
Tā zuòle yīgè qiǎokèlì dàngāo.
He made a chocolate cake.
This sentence is used when describing the action of someone making a specific type of cake, in this case, a chocolate cake.
Wǒ xǐhuān cǎoméi dàngāo.
I like strawberry cake.
This phrase is used when stating one's preference for a particular type of cake, in this case, a strawberry cake.
Zhè shì wǒ zuì xǐhuān de dàngāo.
This is my favorite cake.
This sentence is used when someone is indicating that a certain type of cake is their favorite.
Gěi wǒ yīkuài dàngāo.
Give me a piece of cake.
This phrase is used when you are asking for something, in this case, a piece of cake.