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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'dumplings' with 饺子 (jiǎozi)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 包 / 吃 + 饺子

    Explanation

    饺子 (jiǎozi) refers to Chinese dumplings, a staple food especially associated with celebrations like Chinese New Year. They are made by wrapping a filling of meat or vegetables in a thin piece of dough. Making and eating 饺子 together is an important family tradition.

    Examples

    • 北方人过年一定要吃饺子。

      Běifāng rén guònián yídìng yào chī jiǎozi.

      Northerners must eat dumplings during Chinese New Year.

    • 这家店的饺子特别好吃，你尝尝。

      Zhè jiā diàn de jiǎozi tèbié hǎochī, nǐ chángchang.

      The dumplings at this shop are especially delicious — try them.

    • 我最喜欢吃猪肉白菜馅的饺子。

      Wǒ zuì xǐhuān chī zhūròu báicài xiàn de jiǎozi.

      My favorite dumplings are the ones with pork and cabbage filling.