Custom Search   [ Correct English | Common Errors |  | Sample Letters | Glossary of Correct Usage | Common Sentences | Q & A ] [ English Compositions | High School Vocab | Words | Phrases | Celebrity | Poetry Corner | SPM essays ] [ Literary English | Word Differentiation ] Sponsored Links Cultures Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary English Conversation English Grammar American Idioms English Comprehension English Summary English News Movie Reviews   glutinous     A Tangyuan is a Chinese dessert made from glutinous rice flour mixed with a small amount of water to form balls and is then cooked and served in boiling water. Its history can date back to the Song Dynasty (AD 960-AD1297 ).        In Chinese, the pronunciation of Tang Yuan is similar to the word Tuan Yuan, which has the meaning of reunion and happiness in Chinese.       They are traditionally eaten during the Lantern Festival, but also served as a dessert on Chinese wedding day, Dongzhi, and any occasions such as family reunion.     ** ​sticky ** Short-grain rice turns into a soft, glutinous mass when cooked.   glutinous phlegm   Sponsored Links     American Slang English Proverbs English Exercises Common English mistakes Ancient Chinese stories Junior English essays High school English essays Lower Secondary English essays