Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
这种面粉蛋白质含量较高,适合用来做面包。Zhè zhǒng miànfěn dànbáizhì hánliàng jiào gāo, shìhé yòng lái zuò miànbāo.This flour has a relatively high protein content and is suitable for making bread.
妈妈用面粉和鸡蛋做了一个蛋糕。Māma yòng miànfěn hé jīdàn zuò le yí ge dàngāo.Mom made a cake with flour and eggs.
面粉没有了,我去超市买一袋。Miànfěn méiyǒu le, wǒ qù chāoshì mǎi yí dài.We've run out of flour, so I'll go to the supermarket to buy a bag.