燃面

燃麵

ránmiàn

noun

Measure Word

一碗燃面 wǎn

Meanings

1 Yibin burning noodles (dry, oily noodles that can be set alight)
2 ran mian

Characters

to burn; ignite

Examples

宜宾燃面因油多无水，点火即燃而得名。

Yíbīn ránmiàn yīn yóu duō wú shuǐ, diǎnhuǒ jí rán ér démíng.

Yibin ran mian gets its name from being so oily and dry that it can be set alight.

来四川一定要尝尝正宗的燃面。

Lái Sìchuān yīdìng yào chángchang zhèngzōng de ránmiàn.

When in Sichuan you must try authentic ran mian.

Tips

culture

Yibin (Sichuan) specialty dating to the Qing dynasty. Noodles are served without broth, dressed with heavy chili oil, sesame oil, crushed peanuts, pickled greens, and scallion. The name 燃 ('to burn') comes from how a lit match will set the oil-soaked noodles alight.

Stroke Order

燃 rán

面 miàn