How to Say ‘This zongzi’ in Simplified Chinese
这个粽子
zhè gè zòng zi
[juh guh zòngzi]
💬 Usage Tip: 这个 plus a noun means "this ___" and works for almost anything you can point at: 这个包子 "this bun", 这个菜 "this dish". Swap in 那个 (nà ge) for "that ___".
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
个
gè
[guh]
measure word for general items
A very common classifier used with many nouns, especially in everyday questions like 哪个行业.
你最想去哪个城市工作？
Which city do you most want to work in?
粽子
zòng zi
[zòngzi]
zongzi; sticky rice dumpling
Glutinous rice wrapped in leaves, a Dragon Boat Festival food.
妈妈包粽子。
Mom wraps zongzi.
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