粽子

zòng zi

CL 个 gè 只 zhǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. glutinous rice and choice of filling wrapped in leaves and steamed or boiled

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 糯米 nuò mǐ 糯米 nuò mǐ glutinous rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa) 粽子 is made of glutinous rice: glutinous rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa)
• 端午节 duān wǔ jié 端午节 duān wǔ jié Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month) 粽子 is traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival: Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

粽子 is countable and requires a measure word, e.g., 一个粽子 (one zongzi). Do not use it without a classifier.

Example Sentences

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端午节我们要吃 粽子 。

We eat zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival.

端午节的时候，我们会包 粽子 。

During the Dragon Boat Festival, we make zongzi.

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Child Words of 粽子

• 子 子 zǐ: son
• 粽 粽 zòng: rice dumplings wrapped in leaves