麻花

máhuā

麻花 — máhuā

1. fried dough twist (a crisp snack made by deep-frying plaited dough)

   早餐我买了一根麻花当零食。 zǎocān wǒ mǎi le yīgēn máhuā dāng língshí — I bought a mahua stick for a snack at breakfast.

2. worn out or worn smooth (of clothes)

   这件外套的袖口被磨成麻花了，看起来很旧。 zhèjiàn wàitào de xiùkǒu bèi móchéng máhuā le kànqǐlái hěnjiù — The cuffs of this coat have been worn smooth and look old.