Phrase guide

scallion pancake

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Chinese savory, unleavened pancake folded with oil and green scallions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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noun

Meaning 2

Korean pajeon

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History

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 蔥油餅 /葱油饼 (cōngyóubǐng).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 蔥油餅 /葱油饼 (cung1 jau4 beng2) — a savory pancake folded with oil and green scallions
  • Chinese Mandarin: 蔥油餅 /葱油饼 (cōngyóubǐng) — a savory pancake folded with oil and green scallions