How to Say ‘Sweets’ in Simplified Chinese
甜食
tián shí
[tyen-shir]
Phrase Breakdown
甜食
tián shí
[tyen-shir]
sweets; sugary foods
Foods that taste sweet or contain a lot of sugar, important to limit in diabetes management.
少吃“甜食”有助于控制血糖。
Eating fewer sweets helps control blood sugar.
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