| 释义 |
jiaozi, n.
Brit. |ˈdʒaʊdzi|, U.S. |ˈdʒaʊdzi|
Plural unchanged
[‹ Chinese jiǎozi ‹ giao stuffed dumpling + zi, lit ‘child’, functioning as diminutive suffix.]
In Chinese cookery: a crescent-shaped dumpling of thin pastry dough, stuffed with a finely minced paste (typically made of pork, cabbage, and garlic chives), and steam-fried, deep-fried, grilled, or boiled. Cf. gyoza n., potsticker n.
1978Mod. China 4 253 For those more interested in eating than in meeting, the city's elegant restaurants offered a wide range of choice, including restaurants for noodles and jiaozi. 1985Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 1 Jan. 9/1 But many Chinese planned dance parties, jiaozi (Chinese dumpling) suppers, and other festivities during a two-day break from work. 2001Guardian 25 Jan. 4/4 Feasting plays an important role in the celebrations, with a large family meal served on New Year's Eve. Traditional food such as jiaozi and Mian Gao is prepared and families gather together for this annual feast. 2004Washington Post 11 Apr. 8 Grab eight jiaozi ($1.50) at Ma-Ma Dumpling and a no-carb quiche ($3) at the Juice Bar. |