馕 (náng) - Naan — a type of leavened flatbread, staple

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náng ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

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馕 · náng

Naan — a type of leavened flatbread, staple food in Xinjiang and Central Asian cuisines, typically baked in a tandoor oven.

Naan — a type of leavened flatbread, staple

Usage highlights

Uyghur naanSesame naanNaan breadBaked naanNaan shopNaan basket

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate delicious naan bread (馕) with our meal.
  • Uyghur naan (维吾尔馕) is often decorated with patterns.
  • He bought a sesame naan (芝麻馕) from the market.
  • Naan stays fresh for a long time (馕可以保存很长时间).

Collocations

  • Uyghur naan(维吾尔馕)
  • Sesame naan(芝麻馕)
  • Naan bread(馕饼)
  • Baked naan(烤馕)
  • Naan shop(馕铺)
  • Naan basket(馕筐)

Idioms

  • To have naan but no tea — basic sustenance without comforts(有馕没茶)
  • Naan in the basket, heart at ease — security from having food stored(筐里有馕，心里不慌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Naan is a fundamental staple food in Xinjiang cuisine, particularly among Uyghur communities.
  • Traditionally baked in clay ovens called tonur, naan can be stored for extended periods due to its low moisture content.
  • Different regions and ethnic groups in Central Asia have their own variations of naan with distinct shapes, sizes, and ingredients.

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