[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-06-27":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":36,"bundle":37},"2026-06-27","published",{"dateStr":4,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"lunar":11,"lunarLabelZh":19,"lunarLabelEn":20,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"zodiacYearEn":23,"ganzhiYear":24,"solarTermToday":25,"currentSolarTerm":26,"nextSolarTerm":30,"festivals":35},"June 27, 2026","2026年6月27日","Saturday","星期六",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,5,13,false,"五月","十三",true,"五月十三","13th day of the 5th lunar month","Horse","马","Year of the Horse","丙午",null,{"zh":27,"en":28,"dateStr":29},"夏至","Summer Solstice","2026-06-21",{"zh":31,"en":32,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},"小暑","Minor Heat","2026-07-07",10,[],"daily-2026-06-27",{"hook":38,"quiz":84,"word":155,"bands":169,"grammar":188,"dateLayer":206},{"tier":39,"noteEn":40,"source":41,"article":42,"titleEn":43,"titleZh":44,"category":41,"keyWords":45,"insightEn":65,"references":66,"allowGamify":18,"cultureLink":76,"titleZhPinyin":80,"todaySentenceEn":81,"todaySentenceZh":82,"todaySentencePinyin":83},8,"Jiǎozi (饺子) are traditional Chinese dumplings often crafted by hand and shared during family gatherings. Their crescent shape is reminiscent of ancient gold ingots, symbolizing prosperity.","micro-culture","The art of making jiǎozi (饺子) is a cherished tradition in Chinese culture, with roots that stretch back thousands of years. These delightful dumplings are typically enjoyed during family reunions and special occasions, such as the Chinese New Year, bringing people together in a spirit of sharing and celebration. The process of making jiǎozi is as important as the dumplings themselves, involving a hands-on approach that invites family members to participate, fostering a sense of unity and cooperation.[1]\n\nThe shape of jiǎozi is not arbitrary. Modeled after ancient Chinese gold ingots, these dumplings symbolize wealth and good fortune. This symbolism makes jiǎozi a popular dish during the Spring Festival, as families hope to bring prosperity into the new year. The fillings vary across regions—ranging from pork and cabbage in the north to shrimp and chives in the south—showcasing the diverse culinary traditions across China.[2]\n\nMaking jiǎozi is an art form that requires skill and patience. The dough must be rolled out to the perfect thickness, and the filling carefully placed to ensure the dumplings do not burst during cooking. This meticulous process is often passed down through generations, with each family adding their unique twist to the recipe. As such, jiǎozi not only serve as a delicious meal but also as a vessel for cultural heritage and family history.[3]\n\nOn June 27, 2026, as you learn the word 饺子, you might consider trying your hand at making these traditional dumplings. Whether made for a family gathering or a simple meal, jiǎozi offer a taste of Chinese culture and an opportunity to connect with others through the shared experience of cooking and eating.","The Art of Dumplings","饺子",[46,49,53,57,61],{"en":47,"hanzi":44,"pinyin":48},"dumpling","jiǎozi",{"en":50,"hanzi":51,"pinyin":52},"reunion","团圆","tuányuán",{"en":54,"hanzi":55,"pinyin":56},"symbolize","象征","xiàngzhēng",{"en":58,"hanzi":59,"pinyin":60},"tradition","传统","chuántǒng",{"en":62,"hanzi":63,"pinyin":64},"wealth","财富","cáifù","Jiǎozi symbolize prosperity and unity in Chinese culture.",[67,70,73],{"n":68,"text":69},1,"UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage documentation",{"n":71,"text":72},2,"standard reference works on Chinese cuisine",{"n":74,"text":75},3,"standard reference works on Chinese folk art",{"category":77,"slug":78,"label":79},"cuisine","cantonese-dim-sum","Cantonese Dim Sum: A Living Tradition","jiǎo zǐ","We make dumplings together.","我们一起包饺子。","Wǒmen yìqǐ bāo jiǎozi.",{"items":85,"reflectionPrompt":154},[86,97,105,113,123,128,137,146],{"id":87,"kind":87,"type":88,"prompt":89,"options":90,"explainEn":95,"answerIndex":96},"meaning","mc","What does 饺子 mean?",[91,92,93,94],"Dumpling","Noodle","Soup","Rice","饺子 means 'dumpling'.",0,{"id":98,"kind":98,"type":88,"prompt":99,"options":100,"explainEn":104,"answerIndex":96},"pinyin","How is 饺子 pronounced?",[48,101,102,103],"jiāozi","jiǎzi","jiáozi","The correct pinyin for 饺子 is jiǎozi.",{"id":106,"kind":106,"type":88,"prompt":107,"options":108,"explainEn":112,"answerIndex":74},"translate","How do you write \"dumpling\" in Chinese?",[109,110,111,44],"老师","年","学校","饺子 (jiǎozi) means \"dumpling\".",{"id":114,"kind":114,"type":88,"prompt":115,"options":116,"audioText":121,"explainEn":122,"answerIndex":96},"listening","Listen. 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How was the experience?",{"faq":156,"pos":166,"slug":167,"hanzi":44,"level":68,"pinyin":48,"meaning":47,"audioUrl":168},[157,160,163],{"answer":158,"question":159},"饺子 can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried, and may have various fillings including pork, beef, chicken, or vegetables.","What are the different types of 饺子?",{"answer":161,"question":162},"Yes, you can use gluten-free flour to make the dough, but it may require adjustments to the recipe for the right texture.","Can I make 饺子 with gluten-free dough?",{"answer":164,"question":165},"It is pronounced as 'jiǎozi', with the first syllable in the third tone and the second syllable in the neutral tone.","How do I pronounce 饺子 correctly?","n","hsk-4/%E9%A5%BA%E5%AD%90-jiao3 zi5","https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/j/Jiao3zi/jiao3zi5.wav",{"1-2":170,"3-4":173,"5-6":178,"7-9":183},{"en":135,"pinyin":171,"explainEn":136,"sentenceZh":172},"Wǒ xǐhuān chī jiǎozi.","我喜欢吃饺子。",{"en":174,"pinyin":175,"explainEn":176,"sentenceZh":177},"Dumplings are a traditional Chinese food.","Jiǎozi shì Zhōngguó de chuántǒng shíwù.","Explains the cultural significance of dumplings.","饺子是中国的传统食物。",{"en":179,"pinyin":180,"explainEn":181,"sentenceZh":182},"We often make dumplings during the Spring Festival.","Wǒmen Chūnjié shí chángcháng bāo jiǎozi.","Describes a common practice during a Chinese festival.","我们春节时常常包饺子。",{"en":184,"pinyin":185,"explainEn":186,"sentenceZh":187},"Dumplings symbolize reunion and prosperity.","Jiǎozi xiàngzhēngzhe tuányuán hé fùyù.","Abstract usage explaining symbolic meanings.","饺子象征着团圆和富裕。",{"title":189,"pattern":190,"examples":191,"explainEn":204,"usageNote":205},"Using 是 to define or equate","Noun + 是 + Noun",[192,196,200],{"en":193,"zh":194,"pinyin":195},"Dumplings are food.","饺子是食物。","jiǎo zǐ shì shí wù",{"en":197,"zh":198,"pinyin":199},"He is a teacher.","他是老师。","tā shì lǎo shī",{"en":201,"zh":202,"pinyin":203},"Beijing is a city.","北京是城市。","běi jīng shì chéng shì","This pattern is used to equate two nouns, often used to state facts or definitions.","Use 是 to state what something is or define it.",{"lunar":207,"dateStr":4,"festivals":208,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"ganzhiYear":24,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"lunarLabelEn":20,"lunarLabelZh":19,"zodiacYearEn":23,"nextSolarTerm":209,"solarTermToday":25,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"currentSolarTerm":210},{"day":14,"year":12,"month":13,"dayName":17,"inRange":18,"monthName":16,"isLeapMonth":15},[],{"en":32,"zh":31,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},{"en":28,"zh":27,"dateStr":29}]