qiān​yǔ​bǐng

fortune cookie

  1. bamboo sliver
    A small, thin piece of bamboo or wood, often used for divination, gambling, or as a counting tool; also refers to the inscribed sticks used to seek divine guidance.
  2. saying
    (bound form) an idiom, proverb, or set phrase; words from an ancient text
  3. cake
    round flat food made from flour or meal that is baked, fried, or steamed, such as pancakes, biscuits, or pastries