How to Say ‘Dumplings’ in Simplified Chinese
饺子
jiǎo zi
[jiǎozi]
🇨🇳 In China: Dumplings are usually ordered by weight, in 两 (liǎng), or by plate, rather than one at a time. Ask how many come in a serving.
Phrase Breakdown
饺子
jiǎo zi
[jiǎozi]
dumplings
Boiled dough pockets filled with meat or vegetables, eaten especially at Spring Festival.
过年我们吃饺子。
We eat dumplings at New Year.
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