Eating dumplings in English
How to introduce Chinese dumplings and say to dip them in vinegar.
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Use this to introduce them.
You can also say jiaozi; baozi = steamed bun, hundun = wonton
Tell someone how to eat them.
dip = put in; chili oil = spicy oil; soy sauce = another sauce
Ask what's inside.
filling = what's inside; juicy = full of juice
A classic filling.
Chinese chives and shrimp are other fillings
Quick answers
Intro: what to say in English
Say “These are Chinese dumplings.” — use this to introduce them. You can also say jiaozi; baozi = steamed bun, hundun = wonton.
How to eat: what to say in English
Say “Dip them in vinegar!” — tell someone how to eat them. dip = put in; chili oil = spicy oil; soy sauce = another sauce.
A common question: what to say in English
Say “What's the filling?” — ask what's inside. filling = what's inside; juicy = full of juice.
Classic filling: what to say in English
Say “Pork and cabbage.” — a classic filling. Chinese chives and shrimp are other fillings.