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馕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
馕nángnaang, 25 strokes, radical 饣
馕nánga kind of a flat breadunknown, 25 strokes, radical 饣
馕nángto stuff one's faceunknown, 25 strokes, radical 饣
馕nángto eat greedilyunknown, 25 strokes, radical 饣
馕nǎngnaang, 25 strokes, radical 饣
馕nǎnga kind of a flat breadunknown, 25 strokes, radical 饣
馕nǎngto stuff one's faceunknown, 25 strokes, radical 饣
馕nǎngto eat greedilyunknown, 25 strokes, radical 饣
náng(nang2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1naan
  2. 2a kind of a flat bread
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March 24, 2026

馕(饢)náng(nang2)

馕 (náng) refers to a type of flatbread, similar to naan, commonly consumed in various regions of China, particularly in Xinjiang. It is not only a staple food but also symbolizes hospitality and is often served during gatherings and meals. The term can also colloquially imply eating greedily or stuffing one's face with food.

Strokes25Radical饣
Cultural Note

In Xinjiang,馕 is not only a food item but also a cultural symbol, often baked in tandoor ovens and served at social events, showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage and communal dining practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large round flatbread that looks like a cozy 'nest' (巢) for your favorite fillings. The sound 'náng' can remind you of 'nourishing' bread that you would want to gobble up, making it easy to recall its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 馕

náng(nang2)
primary
1naan
2a kind of a flat bread
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About 馕

馕Simplified
饢Traditional
25Strokes
饣Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

馕 is mostly used in informal contexts when referring to the bread itself or the act of eating it. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that in formal writing, it might be better to use the standard term for bread (面包).

HSK Study Tips

While馕 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other food-related vocabulary at this level, such as 面 (miàn - noodles) and 饭 (fàn - rice). Students should focus on pronunciation and the cultural context of bread in Chinese cuisine.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce馕 as 'nang' without the correct tone. The correct pronunciation is with a rising tone, 'náng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other types of bread like 包 (bāo), which are steamed buns.

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Etymology of 馕

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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food

Semantic (meaning)饣
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Phonetic (sound)囊
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Case file: 馕

  1. 1The meaning half饣 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half囊 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 馕?

Decomposition of 馕

IDS Structure⿰饣囊
馕Full Character
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饣shi2
left
囊nang2
right
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How to say naan in Chinese

“naan” in Chinese is馕náng

馕 (náng) refers to a type of flatbread, similar to naan, commonly consumed in various regions of China, particularly in Xinjiang. It is not only a staple food but also symbolizes hospitality and is often served during gatherings and meals. The term can also colloquially imply eating greedily or stuffing one's face with food.

When to use 馕

馕 is mostly used in informal contexts when referring to the bread itself or the act of eating it. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that in formal writing, it might be better to use the standard term for bread (面包).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce馕 as 'nang' without the correct tone. The correct pronunciation is with a rising tone, 'náng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other types of bread like 包 (bāo), which are steamed buns.

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馕

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Word Family of 馕

Words Containing This Character1
馕nángto eat greedily饢
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Compound Meaning

What does 馕 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 馕

馕 typically has a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior, often flavored with sesame or other spices.

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