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饺子 (jiǎo zi): dumpling

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HSK 1noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: dumpling
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 1

Full definitions

dumpling
pot-sticker
dumpling
pot-sticker

Chinese explanation

一种中国传统的面食，用薄面皮包住馅料，馅料通常是肉或蔬菜，包好后煮、蒸或煎熟吃
因为形状像元宝，中国人常在春节等节日吃，象征团圆和财富。

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HSK 3

noun suffix

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I love eating the dumplings my mom makes.

During Chinese New Year, people in the north often eat dumplings.

The dumplings at this restaurant have thin wrappers and generous filling; they are delicious.

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