糌 (zān) - Zan — refers to roasted highland barley flour,

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糌 · zān

Zan — refers to roasted highland barley flour, a staple food in Tibetan cuisine, often made into tsampa.

Zan — refers to roasted highland barley flour,

Usage highlights

TsampaHighland barley tsampaBarley flourTsampa bagButter tea with tsampa

Synonyms

  • 糌粑— tsampa (roasted barley flour dish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tibetan tsampa is made from roasted barley flour (糌粑).
  • They prepared zanba for the journey (糌粑).
  • Highland barley flour is essential in Tibetan diet (青稞糌粑).

Collocations

  • Tsampa(糌粑)
  • Highland barley tsampa(青稞糌粑)
  • Barley flour(糌面)
  • Tsampa bag(糌粑袋)
  • Butter tea with tsampa(酥油糌粑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Tsampa (糌粑) is a staple food in Tibetan cuisine, made from roasted barley flour.
  • It is often mixed with butter tea to form a dough-like consistency and eaten with hands.
  • Has religious significance in Tibetan Buddhism, used in rituals and offerings.
  • Represents Tibetan nomadic culture and adaptation to high-altitude living.

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