steamed roll; layered bun
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Meanings
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steamed twisted roll; flaky layered bun
Often served as a staple food or side dish in northern Chinese cuisine. It is made from leavened wheat dough that is rolled, folded, or twisted into various shapes, sometimes with scallions or a light savory filling.
Zǎo早
cān餐
wǒ我
men们
chī吃
le了
mán馒
tou头
hé和
huā花
juǎn卷
。
For breakfast we ate steamed buns and flower rolls.
Mā妈
ma妈
zuò做
de的
cōng葱
yóu油
huā花
juǎn卷
tè特
bié别
xiāng香
。
The scallion oil flower rolls my mom makes are especially fragrant.
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Zhè这
jiā家
diàn店
de的
má麻
jiàng酱
huā花
juǎn卷
hěn很
shòu受
huān欢
yíng迎
。
The sesame paste flower rolls from this shop are very popular.
Gěi给
wǒ我
lái来
liǎng两
gè个
huā花
juǎn卷
，
yī一
wǎn碗
zhōu粥
。
Give me two flower rolls and a bowl of porridge.