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糯米
nuòmǐ
Description
糯米是一种很黏的米，煮熟以后又软又黏。
"糯米" is a very sticky rice that becomes soft and sticky when cooked.
人们常用糯米做粽子、汤圆和年糕。
People often use "糯米" to make zongzi, tangyuan, and niangao.
Meanings
糯米nuòmǐ
glutinous rice; sticky rice
妈妈用糯米做了甜甜的年糕。
Mom made sweet rice cakes with glutinous rice.
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Notes
- Etymology
糯 means 'glutinous/sticky' + 米 'rice', so 'sticky rice'.
- Nuance
糯米 is stickier than ordinary 大米 and used mainly for snacks and desserts.
In videos
“那糯米呢相对来说口感呢更糯更甜更软”
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