🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

물만두

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mulmandu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shuǐzhāo/ʃweɪˈdʒaʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"물만두는 정말 맛있어요."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of Chinese dumpling typically filled with meat and vegetables and often served in broth.

    "At the restaurant, we ordered a bowl of Shuǐzhāo, which was delicious and comforting."
  2. 2

    A dish consisting of dumplings cooked in water, often enjoyed during festive occasions.

    "During the Lunar New Year, families often gather to make Shuǐzhāo together."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Shuǐzhāo' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where '水' (shuǐ) means 'water' and '饺' (jiǎo) means 'dumpling'. The word has evolved over centuries, reflecting the culinary traditions of China, particularly in the context of regional variations of dumplings.

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