饹 (le) - A character used in the word 饸饹 (héle),

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饹 · le

A character used in the word 饸饹 (héle), referring to a type of Chinese noodle made from various grains.

A character used in the word 饸饹 (héle),

Usage highlights

noodlesbuckwheat noodlessorghum noodlesnoodle shopnoodle makercold noodles

Synonyms

  • 面— noodles (general term)
  • 面条— noodles

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate delicious noodles (饸饹) for lunch.
  • This restaurant specializes in traditional noodles (饸饹).
  • Buckwheat noodles (荞麦饸饹) are a local specialty.

Collocations

  • noodles(饸饹)
  • buckwheat noodles(荞麦饸饹)
  • sorghum noodles(高粱饸饹)
  • noodle shop(饸饹馆)
  • noodle maker(压饸饹)
  • cold noodles(凉饸饹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in the compound word 饸饹, a traditional noodle food in northern China.
  • The character is rarely used outside culinary contexts, specifically for this type of pressed noodle.

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