
Nian Gao 年糕 is a
sweet sticky cake 糕
/
dessert
甜点 /
snack 小吃 enjoyed during the
Chinese
New Year 新年 / 春节
festive season.
The main ingredients are sticky / glutinous rice 糯米 and brown sugar 红糖.
Literal Translation:
Nian 年-
Year
Symbolic Significance:
The sound of 糕 gāo
(cake) is the same as the sound of 高 gāo
(height)
The ascent of man (humans 人类) towards greater
heights (achievements) year after year.
Terjemahan harfiah:
Nian - Tahun
Kepentingan Simbolik:
Kenaikan manusia ke taraf yang lebih tinggi tahun
demi tahun.