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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
馓sǎnfried round cakes of wheat flourng, 15 strokes, radical 饣
sǎn(san3)san T3
  1. 1fried round cakes of wheat flour
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March 24, 2026

馓(饊)sǎn(san3)

The character 馓 (sǎn) refers to a type of fried round cake made from wheat flour, often enjoyed as a snack or treat in Chinese cuisine. Commonly found in regional variations, these cakes are characterized by their crispy texture and can be associated with festive occasions or local delicacies.

Strokes15Radical饣
Cultural note

馓子 is particularly popular during the Chinese New Year in some regions, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. The preparation and sharing of these treats often bring families together during the festive season.

Memory tip

Imagine a round cake made of wheat flour that 'sands' your taste buds with its crispy texture. The character 馓 resembles a cake (its rounded top) and the radical for food (饣) emphasizes its culinary nature, helping you remember its pronunciation (sǎn).

Meanings of 馓

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

馓Simplified
饊Traditional
15Strokes
饣Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When discussing food, be careful to use the correct tone, as 'sǎn' (馓) is different from other similar-sounding words. This term is informal and typically used in casual settings. Common collocations include '馓子制作' (making fried cakes) and '馓子口味' (flavors of fried cakes).

HSK Study Tips

Although not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding 馓 can enhance your culinary vocabulary at HSK Level 3. Focus on linking this word to other food-related terms to build a broader context in your learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 馓 (sǎn) with similar-sounding words like 扇 (shàn, fan) due to tone differences. For example, saying '我想吃扇子' (I want to eat a fan) instead of '我想吃馓子' (I want to eat fried round cakes) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 馓

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.

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food

Semantic (meaning)饣
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Phonetic (sound)散
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Origin

馓 = 饣 + 散. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 馓

IDS Structure⿰饣散
馓Full character
=
饣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馓sǎn

The character 馓 (sǎn) refers to a type of fried round cake made from wheat flour, often enjoyed as a snack or treat in Chinese cuisine. Commonly found in regional variations, these cakes are characterized by their crispy texture and can be associated with festive occasions or local delicacies.

When to use 馓

When discussing food, be careful to use the correct tone, as 'sǎn' (馓) is different from other similar-sounding words. This term is informal and typically used in casual settings. Common collocations include '馓子制作' (making fried cakes) and '馓子口味' (flavors of fried cakes).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 馓 (sǎn) with similar-sounding words like 扇 (shàn, fan) due to tone differences. For example, saying '我想吃扇子' (I want to eat a fan) instead of '我想吃馓子' (I want to eat fried round cakes) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 馓

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 馓

馓 is typically crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it a delightful snack.

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