jau gok

noun

A type of dumpling found in Cantonese cuisine, popular in Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Meanings

nounjau gok (plural jau gok)
  1. A type of dumpling found in Cantonese cuisine, popular in Chinese New Year celebrations.

Origin

From Cantonese 油角 (jau4 gok3).

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Translations

Chinese Cantonese 油角
  • 油角 (jau⁴ gok³)a type of dumpling found in Cantonese cuisine
Chinese Mandarin 油角
  • 油角 (yóujiǎo)a type of dumpling found in Cantonese cuisine
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