Food People Normally Eat During CNY

Have you ever wondered why we eat certain food on CNY? This is because the Chinese believe that these foods have symbolic meanings of luck and auspiciousness. Yes, eating these foods can bring you good luck and a lucky year ahead. Here’s a list of 7 CNY foods that are known to make you super lucky!

Dumplings

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Also known as ‘jiaozi’ in Chinese, dumplings are known to bring wealth when eaten as its shape looks like a Chinese gold ingot.

Fish

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Fish in Chinese is pronounced as ‘yu’, which refers to surplus and fortune. Therefore, eating fish during CNY will bring you good fortune!

Glutinous Rice Balls

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These rice balls, also known as tangyuan, have a round shape that represents completeness and family reunion. It is therefore eaten during CNY when families gather together.

Longevity Noodle

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Like the name suggests, the longevity noodle is made by one single and continuous noodle. It is meant to be eaten from beginning to the end, without breaking it. As it symbolises that everything will be smooth for the year, breaking the noodles halfway will not make the wish come true.

Wontons

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Wontons, similar to dumplings, will bring wealths as its shape is similar to a Chinese silver ingot. It also symbolises a good start to the year.

Spring Rolls

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As spring rolls have a golden fried appearance, it represents wealth and treasure.

Glutinous Rice Cake

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With the Chinese pronunciation ‘niangao’, eating this food is believed to increase prosperity year after year, giving people the hope of a rising performance in career and study.

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