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