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    Referring to a biscuit or flatbread with 饼 (bǐng)

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    Explanation

    饼 (bǐng) refers to a flat, round food item such as a biscuit, pancake, or flatbread. It is a broad term covering many types of flat baked or fried foods in Chinese cuisine, as in 一种饼 (a type of flatbread).

    Examples

    • 这种饼是用面粉和葱花做的，特别香。

      zhè zhǒng bǐng shì yòng miànfěn hé cōnghuā zuò de, tèbié xiāng.

      This kind of flatbread is made with flour and chopped scallions, and it's especially fragrant.

    • 早饭我买了两个饼和一杯豆浆。

      zǎofàn wǒ mǎi le liǎng gè bǐng hé yī bēi dòujiāng.

      For breakfast I bought two flatbreads and a cup of soy milk.

    • 奶奶做的南瓜饼是我小时候最爱吃的。

      nǎinai zuò de nánguā bǐng shì wǒ xiǎoshíhou zuì ài chī de.

      The pumpkin cakes Grandma made were my favorite food when I was little.

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