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gǔ | 12 strokes | radical:

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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

Synonyms

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.

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