How to Say “Dumplings” in Mandarin

饺子
jiǎozi

Dumplings

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 饺jiǎodumplings with meat filling
  • 子zison

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Common questions

How do you say "Dumplings" in Mandarin?
"Dumplings" in Mandarin is 饺子, pronounced jiǎozi (third tone, neutral tone).
What does 饺子 mean literally?
饺子 breaks down as 饺 (dumplings with meat filling) + 子 (son).
What tones does 饺子 use?
饺子 is pronounced jiǎozi: third tone, neutral tone.