How to Say ‘Pineapple cake’ in Traditional Chinese
鳳梨酥
fèng lí sū
[fènglísū]
💬 Usage Tip: Taiwan says 鳳梨 (fèng lí) for pineapple, while mainland China mostly says 菠蘿. 酥 (sū) means a crumbly pastry.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Pineapple cakes are the go-to gift to bring back from Taiwan. Locals also give them at holidays and when visiting someone's home.
Phrase Breakdown
鳳梨酥
fèng lí sū
[fènglísū]
pineapple cake
A famous Taiwanese pastry with pineapple filling, a popular gift.
這盒鳳梨酥很好吃。
This box of pineapple cakes is delicious.
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