馅儿 (xiàn r) — filling (for dumplings, buns, pastries, etc.)
Definition
馅儿 specifically means the savory or sweet filling stuffed inside dough-based foods like dumplings, buns, and mooncakes — not a general word for 'stuffing'.
noun
filling (for dumplings, buns, pastries, etc.)
Examples
- 馅儿。Zhè ge jiǎo zi de xiàn r shì zhū ròu bái cài de.The filling of this dumpling is pork and cabbage.
- 馅儿？Nǐ zuì xǐ huan chī shén me xiàn r de bāo zi?What kind of stuffing do you like best in steamed buns?
- 馅儿。Yuè bing de xiàn r yǒu tián de yě yǒu xián de.Mooncake fillings come in both sweet and savory varieties.
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