English–Chinese
“glutinous rice ball” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintāng yuán
Example
超市里卖很多汤圆。chāo shì lǐ mài hěn duō tāng yuán
The supermarket sells many glutinous rice balls.
How to say “glutinous rice ball” in Chinese
“Glutinous rice ball” in Chinese is 汤圆 (tāng yuán).
A soft rice-flour wrapper enclosing a center, shaped into a ball and boiled for eating.
Example sentences with 汤圆
元宵节那天一家人一起吃汤圆，很有节日气氛。yuán xiāo jié nà tiān yì jiā rén yì qǐ chī tāng yuán hěn yǒu jié rì qì fēn
On the Lantern Festival, the whole family eats glutinous rice balls together, creating a festive atmosphere.
Tips for using 汤圆
- The noun does not by itself promise a sweet flavor, so surrounding menu or conversation details identify the filling instead of an English dessert assumption.