(sǎn) - A type of fried dough pastry, often twisted & specifically refers to sanzi, a traditional Chinese snack.

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A type of fried dough pastry, often twisted into a spiral shape;

specifically refers to sanzi, a traditional Chinese snack.

A type of fried dough pastry, often twistedspecifically refers to sanzi, a traditional Chinese snack.

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Synonyms

  • 麻花fried dough twist (similar snack but typically thicker and harder)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought some crispy fried dough twists (馓子) from the market.
  • This bakery specializes in traditional snacks like sanzi (馓子).
  • During the festival, families often prepare fried dough twists (炸馓子).

Collocations

  • fried dough twists(馓子)
  • oil-fried sanzi(油馓子)
  • crispy sanzi(脆馓子)
  • wheat flour sanzi(面粉馓子)
  • sweet sanzi(甜馓子)
  • savory sanzi(咸馓子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Sanzi (馓子) is a traditional Chinese fried pastry with a history dating back centuries.
  • It is particularly popular during festivals and celebrations in various regions of China.
  • Different regions have variations in shape, size, and flavor (sweet or savory) of sanzi.

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