饺子
jiǎozi
In Chinese, dumplings are called 饺子 (jiǎozi).
The term 饺子 refers to small pieces of dough wrapped around a filling, which are typically boiled or steamed. When describing the process of making them, you can use the phrase 包饺子 (to wrap dumplings), which uses the verb 包 (bāo) to mean wrapping. To describe the act of eating them, use 吃饺子 (to eat dumplings) with the verb 吃 (chī).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form 餃子 uses traditional Chinese characters and is commonly used in regions such as Taiwan and Hong Kong.
How does it change in a sentence?
饺子 is a noun that does not change its form to indicate plurality. The context or a number in the sentence determines if it refers to one or many dumplings.
How do you pronounce it?
jiǎozi
When do people say it?
Eating dumplings is a traditional custom for celebrating the Lunar New Year, particularly in Northern China. In many households, wrapping and eating dumplings is an important activity for celebrating New Year's Eve.
Did you know?
- The shape of the 饺子 is intentionally designed to resemble ancient Chinese gold ingots, known as 'yuanbao'. Eating them is symbolically equivalent to consuming wealth and prosperity.
- During the Lunar New Year, some families wrap coins or candies inside the 饺子 dough. Finding a 'treasure' in your dumpling is considered a sign of great luck and wealth for the coming year.
- The verb used for making them, 包 (bāo), is the same verb used for 'to wrap' a gift or 'to envelope' a letter. This highlights the physical action of the dough enclosing the filling.
Examples in context
- 尤其是在中国北方，包饺子、吃饺子，已经成为大多数家庭欢度除夕的一个重要活动。Especially in northern China, wrapping and eating dumplings has become an important activity for happily spending New Year's Eve in many households.This sentence shows how wrapping and eating 饺子 is a significant activity for many families in Northern China during New Year's Eve.Tatoeba #756990 by GlossaMatik, translation #756991 by eastasiastudent
- 这饺子是什么馅的啊？What is the filling in these dumplings?This sentence is useful for asking about the filling in 饺子.Tatoeba #630348 by sysko, translation #7775098 by sharris123
- 晚上我们去吃饺子，好吗？We're going out for dumplings in the evening, all right?This sentence is a way to suggest going out to eat 饺子 in the evening.Tatoeba #2309573 by xuan, translation #2311280 by FeuDRenais2
- 我晚饭吃了一些美味的饺子。I had some delicious dumplings for dinner.
- 我想吃点水饺作为午餐。I'm craving some boiled dumplings for lunch.
- 我们一起包个饺子儿吧！Let's make some dumplings together!
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Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to have for lunch at home.
- 浩然 Haoran中午我们吃饺子吧。Zhōngwǔ wǒmen chī jiǎozi ba.Let's eat dumplings for lunch.
- 梓涵 Zihan好啊，我想吃猪肉馅的。Hǎo a, wǒ xiǎng chī zhūròu xiàn de.Okay, I want pork filling.
- 浩然 Haoran那我去买点肉。Nà wǒ qù mǎi diǎn ròu.Then I will go buy some meat.
- 梓涵 Zihan辛苦你了，浩然。Xīnkǔ nǐ le, Hàorán.Thank you for your hard work, Haoran.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
