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饺子

餃子
jiǎozi
noun HSK 1 #16,260

Measure Word

一个饺子 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 dumplings
  2. 2 jiaozi

Characters

饺
jiǎo
dumpling
子
zi
noun suffix
饺 contains the food radical 饣, indicating something to eat.

Examples

HSK 2
我们一起包饺子吧。
Wǒmen yìqǐ bāo jiǎozi ba.
Let's make dumplings together.
HSK 2
过年要吃饺子。
Guònián yào chī jiǎozi.
You eat dumplings during Chinese New Year.
HSK 2
妈妈包的饺子最好吃。
Māma bāo de jiǎozi zuì hǎochī.
Mom's dumplings are the most delicious.

Tips

culture
Eating dumplings on Chinese New Year's Eve is a northern Chinese tradition. Their shape resembles ancient gold ingots, symbolizing wealth.
usage
包饺子 means 'to wrap/make dumplings.' It's a family activity, especially during holidays.

Stroke Order

饺 jiǎo
子 zǐ