() — bran

Definition

麸 is a bound noun meaning 'bran' — the outer layer of grain. In practice it almost always appears as part of a compound, most commonly 麦麸 (wheat bran).

bound form
bran

Examples

  • Zhè zhǒng miàn bāo shì yòng quán mài fū zuò de.
    This bread is made with whole wheat bran.
  • Mài fū hán yǒu fēng fù de shàn shí xiān wéi.
    Wheat bran is rich in dietary fiber.
  • Tā měi tiān zǎo cān dōu jiā yì sháo mài fū.
    He adds a spoonful of wheat bran to his breakfast every day.

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