揉面

揉麵

róumiàn

verb

Meanings

1 to knead dough

Characters

to rub, to knead

Examples

HSK 4

做馒头之前要先揉面。

Zuò mántou zhīqián yào xiān róumiàn.

Before making steamed buns, you have to knead the dough first.

HSK 7-9

她揉面揉了十分钟。

Tā róumiàn róu le shí fēnzhōng.

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes.

Tips

usage

揉面 is the kneading step; 醒面 (letting dough rest) typically follows it. Both are standard stages of Chinese noodle, bun, and dumpling making.

Stroke Order

揉 róu

面 miàn