粽子 zòngzi zongzi - rice dumpling in leaves
glutinous rice and choice of filling wrapped in leaves and steamed or boiled
How to remember 粽子: 粽 a dumpling made of glutinous rice + 子 child = zongzi - rice dumpling in leaves.
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How it is used
- Zongzi - glutinous rice with fillings wrapped in bamboo leaves - 端午节吃粽子 (Duānwǔjié chī zòngzi) eat zongzi at the Dragon Boat Festival.
- A specific festival food tied to the Dragon Boat Festival; measure word 个 (gè). Fillings vary (sweet 甜 / savory 咸) by region.
- Culture and food register.