The word 糖果 is formed by combining two meaningful characters: 糖 (táng), which means "sugar" or "sweet", and 果 (guǒ), which means "fruit". This combination creates a new, compound idea where the sweetness of sugar is conceptually wrapped into a form or treat that is perceived as a delightful, consumable item akin to a fruit, thus arriving at the meaning "candy" or "sweets". It’s a logical and sensory fusion where the first character provides the essential quality (sweetness) and the second suggests its enjoyable, tangible form.