caa4 gwo2茶果

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Definition

Cha kwo; a traditional steamed glutinous rice dumpling.

colloquialfooddim sum

How it's used

Traditionally associated with Hakka culture, these dumplings are often filled with sweet red bean paste or savory ingredients like dried shrimp and radish. They are distinct from standard dim sum items because they are wrapped in leaves and have a chewy, dense texture. You will most frequently encounter them at traditional markets or village festivals rather than in modern restaurants.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei1呢dou6度di1啲caa4茶gwo2果hou2好ceot1出meng2名㗎。

The steamed glutinous rice dumplings here are very famous.

nei5你sik6食zo2咗caa4茶gwo2果mei6未aa4呀？

Have you eaten the steamed glutinous rice dumpling yet?

Common phrases

hung4紅dau2豆caa4茶gwo2果

red bean steamed glutinous rice dumpling

haam4鹹caa4茶gwo2果

savory steamed glutinous rice dumpling

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 糯米糍, which is typically a soft, sweet mochi ball filled with peanut or red bean, whereas 茶果 has a firmer, more rustic texture and can be savory.