When we walk through the streets and alleys, we often see steaming wontons on some food stalls, which are fragrant and mouth-watering. But, did you know that the pronunciation of wonton is not actually "hún dùn", but "hún tun".
Today, let's explore the mysteries of wontons together and see what interesting stories are behind this dish.
首先，我们来纠正一下读音。 馄饨的正确读音是"She tun",而不是"She dùn"。
Among them, the word "馄" is pronounced "hún", which means a kind of noodle dish, that is, wonton, and "wonton" is not pronounced separately here, but is used in conjunction with "wonton", forming the name of this special delicacy.
Taken on its own, the word "wonton" refers to the food wonton, which is derived from the ancient word "wonton", which means a delicacy in which the filling is wrapped inside the dough.
The word "wonton", although it is not pronounced independently in this phrase, can denote a cooking method in other contexts, such as "stewed meat" and "stewed soup", which means to cook food by slow-cooking to make it more delicious.
When it comes to the origin of ravioli, the history can be described as long. As early as the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there were foods similar to wontons.
In ancient times, people believed that this was a kind of sealed bun without seven orifices, so it was called "chaos", and later it was renamed "wonton" according to the Chinese rules of character making. In ancient times, ravioli was seen as a symbol of beauty because it was shaped like an ingot, which symbolized wealth and good fortune.
Ravioli have different names and flavors in different regions.
In Sichuan, it is called "copying hands", while in Guangdong, people are more accustomed to calling it "wonton".
In Hubei and other places, wontons are also known as "baomen", which means that the filling is wrapped in dough. Whatever the name, this dish is loved by people.
In addition to the variety of names, the filling of wontons is also varied. From traditional pork and shrimp fillings to modern vegetable fillings, seafood fillings, etc., each has its own unique flavor. Moreover, the cooking methods of wontons are also very flexible, they can be boiled, steamed, and fried, and each cooking method can bring a different taste experience.
Not only that, but ravioli is also a food rich in cultural connotations. In the cold winter, a bowl of hot wontons will not only warm the stomach, but also the heart.
During festival celebrations, wontons are often used as an important holiday food, symbolizing reunion and happiness.
In China, wontons have become more than just a food, but also a cultural symbol. It carries people's yearning for a better life, and also reflects the breadth and profundity of Chinese food culture.
Now, whenever we mention ravioli, we are not only talking about a food, but also about a culture, an emotion, and a love of life. So, the next time you taste a bowl of delicious ravioli, feel more about the culture and story behind it.
All in all, the correct pronunciation of "wonton" is "húntún", which is not only a delicious pasta, but also carries the Chinese's expectations for family, reunion and a better life. The next time you pick up another bowl of steaming ravioli, think about the story and culture behind it!