Dumpling is not just a delicacy, but also expresses people’s yearning for beautiful life. Let’s have a look at culture in dumpling stuffing:
Celery Stuffing
Qin, the Chinese character for celery, is a homophone of qin which means “diligent”. Celery stuffing expresses a wish for being diligent and pragmatic.
Leek Stuffing
Jiu, the Chinese character for leek, is a homophone of jiu which means “a long time”. Leek stuffing expresses a wish for a long-lasting relationship.
Chinese Cabbage Stuffing
Bai in (Chinese cabbage) is a homophone of bai which means a hundred kinds. Chinese cabbage stuffing expresses a prayer for a hundred kinds of treasures.
Mushroom Stuffing
Mushroom is shaped like an upward arrow. It expresses the best wishes for being successful.
Pickle Stuffing
Suan cai, the Chinese word for pickle, is a homophone of suan cai which literally means to count one’s wealth. Pickle stuffing expresses a wish for choice.
Meat Stuffing
Rou is a homophone of you (have). Meat stuffing expresses a whish for being talented.
Fish Stuffing
Yu (fish) is a homophone of yu which means “surplus”. Fish stuffing expresses a wish for having more than needed every year.
Beef Stuffing
Niu in (beef) means “bullish”. Beef stuffing is the favorite of stock investors.
Mutton Stuffing
Yang) in mutton is homophone of yang which means “multitudinous, vast”.
