Definition
汤圆 are glutinous rice balls filled with sweet or savory fillings, a classic Chinese dessert especially associated with the Lantern Festival (元宵节). The round shape symbolizes family reunion and togetherness. Common fillings include black sesame, red bean paste, and peanut.
noun
glutinous rice balls (a traditional Chinese dessert often eaten during the Lantern Festival)
Examples
- 汤圆。Yuánxiāo jié jiājiā hùhù dōu yào chī tāng yuán.Every household eats tangyuan on the Lantern Festival.
- 汤圆。Wǒ zuì xǐhuan chī hēi zhīma tāng yuán.I like black sesame tangyuan the most.
- 汤圆。Chāoshì lǐ yǒu hěnduō bùtóng kǒuwèi de tāng yuán.There are many different flavors of tangyuan in the supermarket.
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