Also, the shape of the dumpling is like gold ingot from ancient China.

同时， ，面团布丁的形状像来自远古的中国的金色的锭。

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Made of sticky rice flour filled with sweet or salty stuffing and round in shape, the dumpling symbolizes family unity, completeness and happiness.

元宵由甜味或咸味填料的糯米粉制成，状为圆形，象征着家庭团聚、完整和快乐。

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Also, the shape of the dumpling is like gold ingot from ancient China.

此外，饺子的形状就像是从中国古代的金元宝。

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Besides, you avoid biting into a chunky piece of dough, as can happen when the dumpling is ball-shape.

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