饢 (náng) - Naan — a type of leavened, oven-baked flatbread,

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Naan — a type of leavened, oven-baked flatbread, staple in Central and South Asian cuisines, especially associated with Uyghur and Xinjiang cuisine.

Naan — a type of leavened, oven-baked flatbread,

Usage highlights

Naan breadUyghur naanBake naanNaan shopTandoor for naanRound naan

Synonyms

  • 烤饼— baked flatbread (general term)
  • 面饼— wheat flatbread

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate naan bread (饢) with curry.
  • Uyghur naan (维吾尔饢) is often decorated with patterns.
  • He bought fresh naan from the tandoor (馕坑).
  • This restaurant serves various types of naan (各种馕).

Collocations

  • Naan bread(馕)
  • Uyghur naan(维吾尔馕)
  • Bake naan(打馕)
  • Naan shop(馕铺)
  • Tandoor for naan(馕坑)
  • Round naan(圆馕)

Idioms

  • To have naan and tea is to have a meal(有馕有茶就是饭)
  • Naan is the staple, meat is the supplement(馕是主食，肉是副食)
  • A round naan symbolizes unity(圆馕象征团结)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Naan is a fundamental staple food in Xinjiang and Central Asian cultures, particularly for the Uyghur people.
  • The character 馕 is a relatively modern creation specifically for this food item, reflecting cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
  • The baking of naan in a tandoor (馕坑) is a traditional skill, and the bread often features stamped patterns.

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