饺 (jiǎo) - Dumpling — a type of Chinese food consisting

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jiǎo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 饣

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饺 · jiǎo

Dumpling — a type of Chinese food consisting of a thin dough wrapper filled with various ingredients, typically meat and vegetables, then boiled, steamed, or pan-fried.

Dumpling — a type of Chinese food consisting

Usage highlights

DumplingsBoiled dumplingsPanDumpling skin/wrapperDumpling fillingMake dumplings

Synonyms

  • 水饺— Boiled dumplings (specific type)
  • 扁食— Dumplings (regional name, e.g., in Fujian)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate dumplings (饺子) for dinner.
  • She is making pork and cabbage dumplings (猪肉白菜饺子).
  • Boiled dumplings (水饺) are a classic preparation.
  • Dumpling wrappers (饺子皮) are available at Asian markets.

Collocations

  • Dumplings(饺子)
  • Boiled dumplings(水饺)
  • Pan-fried dumplings(锅贴)
  • Dumpling skin/wrapper(饺子皮)
  • Dumpling filling(饺子馅)
  • Make dumplings(包饺子)

Idioms

  • There is no real idiom containing just 饺, but it is central to the cultural practice and saying: 'Eating dumplings to welcome the New Year'(过年吃饺子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Dumplings (饺子) are a traditional food eaten during Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth and prosperity due to their resemblance to ancient gold ingots.
  • The custom of eating dumplings is particularly strong in northern China, where they are a staple food.
  • Making dumplings is often a family activity, especially during festive occasions, fostering togetherness.

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