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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
饊sǎnfried round cakes of wheat flourx, 20 strokes, radical 飠
sǎn(san3)san T3
  1. 1fried round cakes of wheat flour
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March 24, 2026

饊sǎn(san3)

饊 (sǎn) refers to a type of fried round cakes made from wheat flour. These cakes are commonly found in various regions of China and are often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item, characterized by their crispy exterior and soft interior.

Strokes20Radical飠
Cultural note

饊 is particularly popular in northern China and is often associated with local breakfast traditions. It reflects the importance of wheat-based foods in certain regions of China, showcasing the diversity of Chinese culinary practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a round cake (饊) that looks like a sun (the 's' in sǎn) frying in a pan. The character 饊 has the component 饣 (food) which hints at its culinary nature, making it easy to remember as a delicious fried food.

Meanings of 饊

sǎn(san3)
1fried round cakes of wheat flour
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About 饊

饊Simplified
20Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

饊 is a less commonly used term, primarily found in specific regional cuisines. Be cautious with the tone; the correct pronunciation is important as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 饊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the broader topic of food vocabulary, which is essential for beginners. Focus on related words like 食 (shí, food) and 蛋糕 (dàn gāo, cake) to expand your culinary vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 饊 with other food-related characters. For instance, using 饺 (jiǎo, dumpling) instead of 饊 when talking about wheat-based foods is a common error. Always double-check the context.

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Etymology of 饊

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 散 represents the sound. Simplified form of 饊.

Memory hint

food

Semantic (meaning)飠
+
Phonetic (sound)散
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Origin

饊 = 飠 + 散. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 饊

IDS Structure⿰飠散
饊Full character
=
飠shi2
left
散san3
right
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Parts

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How to say fried round cakes of wheat flour in Chinese

“fried round cakes of wheat flour” in Chinese is饊sǎn

饊 (sǎn) refers to a type of fried round cakes made from wheat flour. These cakes are commonly found in various regions of China and are often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item, characterized by their crispy exterior and soft interior.

When to use 饊

饊 is a less commonly used term, primarily found in specific regional cuisines. Be cautious with the tone; the correct pronunciation is important as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 饊 with other food-related characters. For instance, using 饺 (jiǎo, dumpling) instead of 饊 when talking about wheat-based foods is a common error. Always double-check the context.

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Word Family of 饊

Words containing this character2
馓sǎndeep-fried noodle cake饊
馓子deep-fried noodle cake饊子
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Frequently asked questions about 饊

To make 饊, mix wheat flour with water to form a dough, shape it into round cakes, and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.

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