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A type of rice cake or pastry made from rice flour.

A type of rice cake or pastry made

Usage highlights

rice cakepastry shopfestival cakessweet rice cakesteamed rice cakecolorful cakes

Synonyms

  • cake, pastry
  • biscuit, cake, pastry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought some traditional rice cakes (米粸) from the market.
  • This shop specializes in various rice pastries (粸点).
  • During the festival, people make colorful rice cakes (彩粸).
  • Glutinous rice cakes (糯米粸) are a popular snack.

Collocations

  • rice cake(米粸)
  • pastry shop(粸饼店)
  • festival cakes(节庆粸)
  • sweet rice cake(甜粸)
  • steamed rice cake(蒸粸)
  • colorful cakes(彩粸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to traditional Chinese rice-based pastries and cakes, often associated with festivals and celebrations.
  • Common in southern Chinese cuisine where rice is a staple food.
  • These cakes are typically made from rice flour and can be either sweet or savory.

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