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Though importantly, it's a word made up by a comedian for comic effect.
The 'longest' single chinese character (most strokes required to write) is also the name of a dish. The 'biang' in "biangbiang mian" has 58 strokes, and you have to write it twice. It's also thought to have been made up specifically for it's complexity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biangbiang_noodles
Traditional mandarin too complicated? Good news! There’s a simplified version:
They are also delicious