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sangza

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A popular snack in North China consisting of deep-fried noodles in a twisted pyramid shape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Uyghur ساڭزا (sangza), from Mandarin 饊子/馓子 (sǎnzi).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese: санзы (sanzɨ) — a popular snack in North China consisting of deep-fried noodles in a twisted pyramid shape
  • Chinese Mandarin: 饊子 /馓子 (sǎnzi) — a popular snack in North China consisting of deep-fried noodles in a twisted pyramid shape
  • Uyghur: ساڭزا (sangza) — a popular snack in North China consisting of deep-fried noodles in a twisted pyramid shape