How to Say ‘Taro balls’ in Traditional Chinese
芋圓
yù yuán
[yùyuán]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 芋圓 are chewy taro balls, Jiufen's signature dessert. They're usually served in sweet soup, hot or over shaved ice.
Phrase Breakdown
芋圓
yù yuán
[yùyuán]
taro balls
Chewy balls made from taro and starch, a famous dessert in Jiufen.
我想吃一碗芋圓。
I want to eat a bowl of taro balls.
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