Etymology

zongzi

zong·zi
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Today it means: A traditional Chinese dumpling of glutinous rice stuffed with a savoury or sweet filling, wrapped in large flat leaves, and cooked by steaming or boiling. Full definition →

Mandarin 粽子
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from粽子
  2. English todayzongzi

Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 粽子 (zòngzi), from 粽 (zòng, “dumpling of glutinous rice wrapped in leaves”) + 子 (zi, diminutive suffix).

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