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Definition
Chiu Chow dumpling; a traditional Teochew steamed dumpling with a translucent skin.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
This item is a staple of traditional dim sum menus, specifically associated with Chiu Chow cuisine. It is distinct from other dumplings due to its translucent, chewy skin made from wheat starch and tapioca starch, which encases a savory filling of peanuts, minced pork, and preserved radish.
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The Chiu Chow dumplings at this restaurant are very filling.
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Chiu Chow dumpling
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
