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    Referring to rice dumplings with 粽子 (zòngzi)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    粽子

    Explanation

    The noun 粽子 (zòngzi) refers to a traditional Chinese food made of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, often filled with various ingredients. Zongzi are closely associated with the Dragon Boat Festival and are an essential part of its celebration. The common verb collocation is 包粽子 (to wrap zongzi).

    Examples

    • 奶奶包的粽子特别好吃。

      Nǎinai bāo de zòngzi tèbié hǎochī.

      The zongzi that Grandma makes are especially delicious.

    • 端午节吃粽子是中国的传统。

      Duānwǔ Jié chī zòngzi shì Zhōngguó de chuántǒng.

      Eating zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese tradition.

    • 你喜欢吃甜粽子还是咸粽子？

      Nǐ xǐhuan chī tián zòngzi háishi xián zòngzi?

      Do you prefer sweet zongzi or savory zongzi?

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