Dumplings - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：dumplings (Dumplings)

Dumplings 🔊

/ˈdʌmplɪŋz/

Small pieces of dough, often with meat or vegetables inside, that are cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying.

dumplings 🔊

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/ˈdʌmplɪŋz/

Small pieces of dough filled with meat or vegetables, typically cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From dialectal 'dumpling', possibly from 'dump' (a lump of dough) + diminutive '-ling'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'dumpling' as 'dumb' + 'pling' — a lump of dough that makes a plump sound when boiled.

📖 Example

Every Sunday, my family gathers in the kitchen to make dumplings together, filling the air with laughter and the delicious smell of cooking. 🔊 Every Sunday, my family gathers in the kitchen to make dumplings together, filling the air with laughter and the delicious smell of cooking.

🔗 Collocations

steamed dumplings – dumplings cooked by steam

dumpling filling – the mixture put inside dumplings

pot stickers – pan-fried dumplings with a crispy bottom

🔄 Synonyms

potstickers (n.) – A type of dumpling that is pan-fried on one side and steamed on the other

jiaozi (n.) – Chinese dumplings with a thin dough wrapper and various fillings

gyoza (n.) – Japanese pan-fried dumplings, similar to potstickers

📖 Cultural Story

First recorded in English in the 17th century, 'dumpling' likely comes from a dialectal word meaning a lump of dough. It is a staple in many cultures, especially Chinese cuisine where dumplings symbolize wealth and family reunion.