饺子
jiǎozi
The Chinese word for "dumpling" is 饺子 (jiǎozi).
The term 饺子 specifically refers to boiled, steamed or pan-fried dumplings with a dough skin and filling, rather than the broader category of Chinese dumplings like wontons.
Meaning: food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 饺子 is a noun that does not change its form for pluralization.
How do you pronounce it?
jiǎozi
Did you know?
- In some regions, a random 饺子 containing a coin or a date is hidden in a batch during New Year celebrations. Whoever finds the 'lucky dumpling' is said to have a year of great fortune.
- In many parts of China, eating 饺子 is a symbolic way to attract wealth, as their shape resembles the ancient silver ingots used in trade.
- In Northern China, 饺子 is often the primary meal for New Year's Eve, whereas in Southern China, people might prefer 'niangao' or other rice-based dishes.
Examples in context
- 我喜欢吃饺子I like to eat dumplings.
- 请给我一碗水饺Please give me a bowl of boiled dumplings.
- 我要吃肉包子I want to eat meat-filled baozi.
- 我妈妈做的馄饨很好吃The húndun my mom makes is delicious.
- 我最喜欢吃饺子。Wǒ zuì xǐhuān chī jiǎozi.I like eating dumplings most.
- 这些饺子很好吃。Zhèxiē jiǎozi hěn hǎochī.These dumplings are delicious.
- 你会包饺子吗？Nǐ huì bāo jiǎozi ma?Do you know how to make dumplings?
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我们今晚吃饺子吧。Wǒmen jīnwǎn chī jiǎozi ba.Let's eat dumplings tonight.
- 伟 Wei好啊，我也想吃。Hǎo a, wǒ yě xiǎng chī.Okay, I want to eat them too.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen伟，你想吃什么馅的？Wěi, nǐ xiǎng chī shénme xiàn de?Wei, what filling do you want?
- 伟 Wei猪肉馅的都可以。Zhūròu xiàn de dōu kěyǐ.Pork filling is fine.
