粽子 (zòngzi)

Definition

Sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with various ingredients such as meat, beans, or nuts. They are traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Related terms

芳香囊 (fāngxiāng náng): Fragrant sachets filled with herbs or flowers that are often hung in closets or placed under pillows to freshen the air.

Mid-Autumn Festival:

A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, where families gather to admire the full moon and eat mooncakes.

龙舟节 (lóngzhōu jié): Dragon Boat Festival, an annual event held on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month to commemorate Qu Yuan, a famous poet and statesman. It involves dragon boat races and eating 粽子.