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擀 (gǎn) vs 揉 (róu) — use 擀 when specifically referring to rolling out dough, while 揉 is for kneading or massaging dough.
Be careful not to confuse 擀 with similar-sounding verbs. It is typically used in informal contexts when discussing cooking or baking. Common collocations include 擀面团 (gǎn miàntuán - to roll out dough) and 擀皮 (gǎn pí - to roll out the skin for dumplings).
Although 擀 is not in the official HSK list, it connects well with basic cooking vocabulary at HSK 2-3. Focus on verbs related to food preparation to build a relevant vocabulary base for culinary topics.
Learners often confuse 擀 with the character 赶 (gǎn), which means to hurry. For example, saying '我在赶面团' (Wǒ zài gǎn miàntuán) is incorrect; it should be '我在擀面团'.
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Etymology of 擀
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How to say to roll or knead dough in Chinese
“to roll or knead dough” in Chinese is擀
The verb 擀 (gǎn) means to roll out or knead dough, commonly used in the context of preparing various types of pastries or noodles. It conveys the action of flattening dough with a rolling pin, emphasizing the technique involved in culinary practices.
When to use 擀
Be careful not to confuse 擀 with similar-sounding verbs. It is typically used in informal contexts when discussing cooking or baking. Common collocations include 擀面团 (gǎn miàntuán - to roll out dough) and 擀皮 (gǎn pí - to roll out the skin for dumplings).
擀 or something close to it
擀 (gǎn) vs 揉 (róu) — use 擀 when specifically referring to rolling out dough, while 揉 is for kneading or massaging dough.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 擀 with the character 赶 (gǎn), which means to hurry. For example, saying '我在赶面团' (Wǒ zài gǎn miàntuán) is incorrect; it should be '我在擀面团'.
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Grammar Patterns of 擀
擀 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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把面团____开，擀得越薄越好。
Roll the pasta out as thinly as possible.
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You can say, '我在擀面团' (Wǒ zài gǎn miàntuán - I am rolling out dough).
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