Wonton Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɒntɒn

WAHN-tahn

UK

wˈɒntən

WON-tuhn

Definition

A wonton is a type of Chinese dumpling, usually filled with meat or vegetables and boiled or fried.

Usage & Nuances

'Wonton' is used mainly to refer to the Chinese dumpling; singular and plural forms are the same. Often appears in dishes like 'wonton soup.' Not to be confused with 'dumpling,' which is a more general term.

• Spanish: wonton (dumpling chino)
• Portuguese (BR): wonton (bolinho chinês)
• Portuguese (PT): wonton (bolinho chinês)
• Chinese (Simplified): 馄饨
• Chinese (Traditional): 餛飩
• Hindi: वॉन्टन (चाइनीज़ पकौड़ी)
• Arabic: ونتون (زلابية صينية)
• Bengali: ওয়ানটন
• Russian: вонтон
• Japanese: ワンタン
• Vietnamese: hoành thánh
• Korean: 만두(원톤)
• Turkish: wonton
• Urdu: وانٹون
• Indonesian: pangsit

Example Sentences

I ate a wonton for lunch.

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The wonton was filled with shrimp.

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She made chicken wonton at home.

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Have you ever tried spicy wonton from that new restaurant?

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Nothing warms me up like a bowl of hot wonton soup.

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He picked up some frozen wonton to cook for dinner.

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