饺子 jiǎozi dumpling
dumpling; potsticker
How to remember 饺子: 饺 dumplings + 子 child = dumpling.
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How it is used
- Boiled crescent dumplings, the classic Northern and Lunar New Year food - 包饺子 (bāo jiǎozi) wrap dumplings together.
- Distinct from 包子 (bāozi), which are bigger, leavened, steamed buns; 饺子 skins are thin and unleavened.
- Counted with 个: 一个饺子 one dumpling.
Example sentences
- 过年吃饺子是一个传统。 Guònián chī jiǎozi shì yí gè chuántǒng.Eating dumplings is a Chinese New Year's tradition.