Definition
麻花 has two main senses: (1) a popular twisted fried dough snack, common across China and often enjoyed as a street food or gift; (2) in everyday speech, it refers to the shiny, worn-smooth patches that appear on clothing (especially pants or sleeves) from long-term friction — a usage that comes from the twisted appearance similar to the snack.
n.
fried dough twist (a twisted, crispy snack)worn shiny area on clothing (from overuse or friction)
Examples
- 麻花。Wǒ zài Tiānjīn mǎi le yìxiē má huā dài huí jiā.I bought some fried dough twists in Tianjin and brought them home.
- 麻花，。Zhè zhǒng má huā yòu cuì yòu xiāng, hěn hǎochī.This kind of fried dough twist is crispy and fragrant, very tasty.
- 麻花。Tā kùzi de xīgài chù dōu mó chū má huā le.He has worn shiny patches on the knees of his pants from friction.
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