Writing
面粉 (miàn fěn) — how to say "flour" in Chinese
面粉
Flour
noun
Character composition
面
flour; face
粉
powder
Radicals / Keys
米
Rice
#119 · mǐ · 6 strokes
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
Collocations
用面粉做馒头
yòng miàn fěn zuò mán tou
make steamed buns with flour
小麦面粉
xiǎo mài miàn fěn
wheat flour
Examples
妈妈用面粉做面包。
Mom makes bread with flour.
我买面粉。
I buy flour.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say flour in Mandarin?
"flour" in Chinese is 面粉 (miàn fěn).
What does 面粉 mean in English?
面粉 (miàn fěn) means "Flour".
How is 面粉 pronounced?
It is pronounced miàn fěn (written as mian fen, mianfen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "flour" in Chinese characters?
It is written 面粉: 面 has 9 strokes, 粉 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 面粉?
面粉 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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