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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
餃jiǎostuffed dumplingsx, 14 strokes, radical 飠
jiǎo(jiao3)jiao T3
  1. 1stuffed dumplings
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March 24, 2026

餃jiǎo(jiao3)

餃 (jiǎo) refers to stuffed dumplings, a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. They are typically made with a thin dough wrapper filled with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or seafood. 餃 can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried, and are often enjoyed with dipping sauces.

Strokes14Radical飠
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, 餃 are traditionally eaten during Lunar New Year celebrations, symbolizing wealth and prosperity due to their resemblance to ancient Chinese gold ingots. They are often made as a family activity, reflecting the importance of togetherness.

Memory tip

Think of 餃 (jiǎo) as a 'jacket' (the dough wrapper) that 'holds' (the filling) something warm and delicious inside. The character looks like a bowl (the curved top) holding a tasty filling, and the pronunciation 'jiǎo' can remind you of 'jowl' as in the areas around the mouth where you enjoy eating.

Meanings of 餃

jiǎo(jiao3)
1stuffed dumplings
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About 餃

餃Simplified
14Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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饺子 (jiǎozi) - 餃 (jiǎo) is the character form, while 饺子 (jiǎozi) is the common term used in conversation; choose 餃 for written contexts.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 餃 with other similar food terms like 包 (bāo) which refers to buns rather than dumplings. 餃 is more informal compared to certain regional names for dumplings, so it's best used in casual conversations about food. Be mindful of the tone, as incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 餃 is not on the HSK list, it relates to HSK vocabulary surrounding food and dining. Students should focus on contextually using this term alongside other food items and verbs related to cooking, like 做 (zuò - to make) and 吃 (chī - to eat).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 餃 with 包 (bāo), leading to incorrect use in contexts. For example, saying '我想要一个餃' (I want a dumpling) instead of '我想要一个包' (I want a bun) can miscommunicate the intended dish.

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Etymology of 餃

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 交 represents the sound. Simplified form of 餃.

Memory hint

food

Semantic (meaning)飠
+
Phonetic (sound)交
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Origin

餃 = 飠 + 交. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 餃

IDS Structure⿰飠交
餃Full character
=
飠shi2
left
交jiao1
right
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Parts

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How to say stuffed dumplings in Chinese

“stuffed dumplings” in Chinese is餃jiǎo

餃 (jiǎo) refers to stuffed dumplings, a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. They are typically made with a thin dough wrapper filled with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or seafood. 餃 can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried, and are often enjoyed with dipping sauces.

When to use 餃

Common mistakes include confusing 餃 with other similar food terms like 包 (bāo) which refers to buns rather than dumplings. 餃 is more informal compared to certain regional names for dumplings, so it's best used in casual conversations about food. Be mindful of the tone, as incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings.

餃 or something close to it

饺子 (jiǎozi) - 餃 (jiǎo) is the character form, while 饺子 (jiǎozi) is the common term used in conversation; choose 餃 for written contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 餃 with 包 (bāo), leading to incorrect use in contexts. For example, saying '我想要一个餃' (I want a dumpling) instead of '我想要一个包' (I want a bun) can miscommunicate the intended dish.

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Word Family of 餃

Words containing this character5
饺子jiǎozidumpling餃子
饺jiǎodumplings with meat filling餃
水饺boiled dumpling水餃
包饺子to wrap jiaozi (dumplings or potstickers)包餃子
蒸饺steamed dumpling蒸餃
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Frequently asked questions about 餃

餃 (jiǎo) refers to dumplings, typically with a thinner wrapper, while 包 (bāo) refers to buns with a thicker, more bread-like dough.

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