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“dumpling” in English

dumpling
Illustration of "dumpling" in a English cultural setting
In a warm kitchen, a family gathers around a table filled with fresh dumplings, ready to be boiled. The aroma of the cooking dumplings fills the air, and everyone is excited to enjoy this traditional dish together.

Usage note

A dumpling is a small piece of dough, often filled, that is cooked in liquid like soup or steam.

Examples

  • I love eating dumpling.

    I love eating dumpling.

  • She made a tasty dumpling.

    She made a tasty dumpling.

  • This dumpling is hot.

    This dumpling is hot.

Quick check

What does "dumpling" mean?

  • A. dumpling
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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