搟 (xiǎn) - To roll out (dough) & to flatten with a rolling pin

搟Tone 3

xiǎn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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搟 · xiǎn

To roll out (dough);

to flatten with a rolling pin;

to press or crush.

To roll out (dough)to flatten with a rolling pinto press or crush.

Usage highlights

Roll doughRolling pinFlatten clayRoll flatRoll thin

Synonyms

  • 擀— to roll out (dough)
  • 压— to press, to crush

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Roll out the dough (搟面).
  • Flatten the clay (搟泥).
  • Use a rolling pin (搟面杖).

Collocations

  • Roll dough(搟面)
  • Rolling pin(搟面杖)
  • Flatten clay(搟泥)
  • Roll flat(搟平)
  • Roll thin(搟薄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with culinary processes, especially in making noodles and dumplings.
  • The character appears in contexts related to traditional food preparation techniques.

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