jiao zi

A form of jiaozi — A Chinese crescent-shaped dumpling filled with a minced stuffing and steamed, boiled or fried; the Chinese originator or predecessor of the Japanese gyoza.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of jiaozi.
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jiao zi. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jiao%20zi

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“jiao zi.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jiao%20zi. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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