wonton

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a Chinese dumpling filled with spiced minced pork; usually served in soup
  2. noun a soup with won ton dumplings

Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 雲吞 /云吞 (wan⁴ tan¹, wan⁴ tan⁴).

In classic literature

Synonyms

won ton

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