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炸兩

简炸两 · 繁炸兩

Mandarin · pinyin zhá liǎng

(Cantonese cuisine) zhaliang, rice noodle rolls 腸粉 cháng fěn stuffed with youtiao 油條 yóu tiáo

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炸: zhà · to fry in oil; to scald; to explode
兩: liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce
两: liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce

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2–3 · zha2 liang3

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zaa3 loeng2

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noun

zhaliang (a common dim sum dish; youtiao wrapped with rice noodle rolls)
(Cantonese) middleman who helps two parties that have arguments to make peace

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