汤圆

• Pinyin: tāng yuán
• Desglose de hanzi: 汤 = 氵(water) + 昜 (phonetic); 圆 = 囗 (enclosure) + 员 (member)

Significado

Tangyuan: bolitas dulces de arroz glutinoso.

A traditional Chinese dessert eaten especially during the Lantern Festival and Winter Solstice. The round shape symbolizes family reunion and harmony. Various fillings include black sesame, peanut, and red bean.

Ejemplos

1. 元宵节吃汤圆是中国的传统习俗，寓意团团圆圆。
2. 奶奶包的黑芝麻汤圆特别好吃，馅料香甜流心。
3. 超市里的速冻汤圆虽然方便，但还是比不上自己做的。

Guía de uso

Contexto: food, festivals, family

Tono: warm

Correcto

• 元宵节要吃汤圆。(We eat tangyuan during the Lantern Festival.)
• 汤圆馅儿是什么的？(What filling is in the tangyuan?)

Incorrecto

• 把'汤圆'和'元宵'完全等同 (They're similar but made differently — 汤圆 is wrapped, 元宵 is rolled)

Origen e historia

汤 means soup or broth, 圆 means round. The dessert is round dumplings served in sweet soup.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal