Definition
noun
fillingstuffing (for dumplings, pies, etc.)
Easily confused
- 掐qiālook-aliketo pinch, to nip (between thumb and finger)
- 先xiānsound-alikefirst, in advance, before others
- 陷xiànlook-aliketo sink into, to get stuck in (physical substance); to cave in
- 线xiànsound-alikethread; string; wire; line
- 险xiǎnsound-alike(adjective) dangerous, perilous
- 献xiànsound-aliketo offer, to present (with respect, e.g. flowers, gifts, opinion)
- 显xiǎnsound-alike(adjective) prominent, conspicuous, obvious
- 县xiànsound-alikecounty
- 闲xiánsound-alikefree (not busy), idle, unoccupied
- 嫌xiánsound-aliketo dislike (usually because something is unsatisfactory); to complain about; to find fault with
Examples
- 馅。Zhège xiàn shì zhūròu dàcōng de.This filling is pork and green onion.
- 馅馅？Nǐ ài chī tián xiàn háishì xián xiàn?Do you prefer sweet or savory fillings?
- 馅。Māma zuò de bāozi xiàn tèbié xiāng.The filling of the steamed buns my mom makes is especially fragrant.
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