糤 (sǎn) - A type of fried dough twist or crispy

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糤 · sǎn

A type of fried dough twist or crispy snack, similar to youtiao or fried dough sticks, but typically thinner and crispier.

A type of fried dough twist or crispy

Usage highlights

fried dough twistsoilcrispy sanzisweet sanzisavory sanzisesame sanzi

Synonyms

  • 馓子— fried dough twist (alternative character)
  • 油条— youtiao (similar fried dough food)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought some crispy fried dough twists (糤子) from the market.
  • These snacks are called sanzi in some regions (糤子).
  • The vendor sells various types of fried dough snacks (油炸糤).

Collocations

  • fried dough twists(糤子)
  • oil-fried sanzi(油炸糤)
  • crispy sanzi(脆糤)
  • sweet sanzi(甜糤)
  • savory sanzi(咸糤)
  • sesame sanzi(芝麻糤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 糤 refers to a traditional Chinese fried dough snack, similar to youtiao but often thinner and crispier.
  • Commonly consumed as a breakfast item or snack, often paired with soy milk or congee.
  • Regional variations exist in different parts of China, with some areas having specific traditions for making and consuming 糤子.

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