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jau gok

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of dumpling found in Cantonese cuisine, popular in Chinese New Year celebrations.

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History

Etymology

From Cantonese 油角 (jau4 gok3).

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Translations

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  • Chinese Cantonese: 油角 (jau4 gok3) — a type of dumpling found in Cantonese cuisine
  • Chinese Mandarin: 油角 (yóujiǎo) — a type of dumpling found in Cantonese cuisine