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Dumpling / Jiaozi (饺子) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Dumpling / Jiaozi

Chinese:饺子

Type:Daily Life / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A traditional Chinese staple food 🥟, flour wrapper filled with meat/vegetables, boiled/steamed/fried, a must-eat food for Spring Festival, symbolizing reunion.

中文:
中国传统主食🥟,面皮包裹荤素馅料,可煮可蒸可炸,是春节必备美食,象征着团圆美满。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

Origin English: Dumplings originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty, invented by the medical sage Zhang Zhongjing. They have a history of more than 1800 years and are the most representative traditional food of Chinese people.
Origin Chinese: 饺子起源于东汉时期,由医圣张仲景发明,拥有1800多年历史,是中国人最具代表性的传统美食。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
A: "What do you do together in Spring Festival?" B: "We make dumplings together every year."

A:"你们春节一起做什么?" B:"我们每年一起包饺子。"
📌 Example 2
A: "What's your favorite dumpling flavor?" B: "Pork and cabbage dumplings are my favorite."

A:"你最喜欢什么饺子馅?" B:"猪肉白菜饺子是我的最爱。"
📌 Example 3
A: "How to eat boiled dumplings better?" B: "Dip them in vinegar for the best taste."

A:"水煮饺子怎么吃更好吃?" B:"蘸醋吃口感最佳。"
📌 Example 4
A: "What does dumpling symbolize in China?" B: "It symbolizes family reunion."

A:"饺子在中国象征什么?" B:"象征着家庭团圆。"
📌 Example 5
A: "Do you like fried dumplings?" B: "Yes, they are crispy and fragrant."

A:"你喜欢煎饺吗?" B:"喜欢,酥脆喷香。"
📌 Example 6
A: "Can foreigners make Chinese dumplings?" B: "Yes, many foreigners learn to make them."

A:"外国人会包中国饺子吗?" B:"会,很多外国人都在学。"
📌 Example 7
A: "Is dumpling a staple food in northern China?" B: "Yes, it's a major staple food there."

A:"饺子是中国北方的主食吗?" B:"是的,是当地主要主食。"
📌 Example 8
A: "How many dumplings did you eat for dinner?" B: "We ate 20 dumplings for dinner."

A:"你们晚餐吃了多少饺子?" B:"我们晚餐吃了20个。"
📌 Example 9
A: "What's the soul of Chinese traditional food?" B: "Dumpling is the soul of it."

A:"中华传统美食的灵魂是什么?" B:"饺子就是它的灵魂。"

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