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粽子

zòng zi

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zòng zi
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粽子
traditional
粽子

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glutinous rice and choice of filling wrapped in leaves and steamed or boiled

谷类大米和 选择用叶子包着的填料 蒸煮或煮煮

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The family makes rice dumplings together during the Dragon Boat Festival.

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端午节时,家人一起包粽子。

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