馉 (gǔ) - A character used primarily in the compound word
馉 · gǔ
A character used primarily in the compound word 馉饳 (gǔduò), referring to a type of small dumpling or wonton in ancient Chinese cuisine.
A character used primarily in the compound word
Usage highlights
Wonton dumplingsFried wontonSteamed wontonWonton soupSmall dumplings
Usage & contexts
Examples
- We ate some delicious wontons (馉饳) at the night market.
- Ancient texts mention 馉饳 as a popular snack.
- The recipe for traditional 馉饳 has been passed down for generations.
Collocations
- Wonton dumplings(馉饳)
- Fried wonton(炸馉饳)
- Steamed wonton(蒸馉饳)
- Wonton soup(馉饳汤)
- Small dumplings(小馉饳)
Cultural background
FAQ- 馉饳 was a type of small dumpling or wonton popular in ancient China, particularly during the Song and Yuan dynasties.
- The term appears in classical Chinese literature, including the novel 'Water Margin' (水浒传).
- It represents an early form of the dumplings that evolved into modern Chinese wontons.