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糯米
nuòmǐ
Description
糯米是一种很黏的米，煮熟以后会变得又软又黏。
"糯米" is a very sticky rice that becomes soft and sticky when cooked.
人们常用糯米来做粽子、汤圆和很多好吃的甜点。
People often use "糯米" to make zongzi, tangyuan, and many delicious desserts.
Meanings
糯米nuòmǐ
glutinous rice; sticky rice
妈妈用糯米做了很多汤圆。
Mom made a lot of glutinous rice balls.
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Notes
- Etymology
糯 (glutinous/sticky) + 米 (rice), naming rice by its sticky quality.
- Nuance
糯米 is stickier than ordinary 大米 and used mainly for festival foods and desserts.
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