How to Write 擀
The character 擀 (gǎn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
擀 is pronounced gǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to roll (dough) with a rolling pin.
Common Words with 擀
擀面
gǎn miàn
to roll out noodles or dough
擀皮
gǎn pí
to roll out dough (for dumpling wrappers)
擀平
gǎn píng
to roll flat
Example Sentences
奶奶在厨房擀面。
nǎi nǎi zài chú fáng gǎn miàn
Grandma is rolling out dough in the kitchen.
妈妈负责擀饺子皮。
mā mā fù zé gǎn jiǎo zi pí
Mom is in charge of rolling out dumpling wrappers.
把面团擀平一点。
bǎ miàn tuán gǎn píng yì diǎn
Roll the dough a bit flatter.
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