When to use it
Use 半糖 when customizing sweetness in milk tea, fruit tea, coffee drinks, or desserts.
Tone and culture
Very standard in drink shops. It sounds specific and natural. Some menus also use 三分糖, 七分糖, or 无糖.
Real examples
- 我要半糖少冰。 Wǒ yào bàn táng shǎo bīng. I’d like half sugar and less ice.
- 这杯做半糖可以吗？ Zhè bēi zuò bàn táng kěyǐ ma? Can this cup be made half sugar?
- 半糖就够了。 Bàn táng jiù gòu le. Half sugar is enough.
- 不要全糖，太甜了。 Bú yào quán táng, tài tián le. Not full sugar. It’s too sweet.
Pronunciation
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Mini dialogue
店员甜度要怎么选？What sweetness level would you like?
顾客半糖就好。Half sugar is fine.
店员好的，冰量呢？Okay. How about ice level?
Common mistakes and close phrases
| 半糖 | half sugar; common menu phrase |
|---|---|
| 少糖 | less sugar; less exact than 半糖 |
| 无糖 | no sugar |
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