Why do Chinese people like to translate dumplings as dumpling?

Although dumpling cannot distinguish the difference between dumplings, wontons or even glutinous rice balls, it is an independent and distinctive Chinese cultural vocabulary. In fact, ravioli is not an original English word, but an Italian word. People who know English may not think it is simpler than dumpling. At least in terms of word formation, dumpling is a more English word. On the other hand, it is obvious that Chinese ravioli is a longer name than dumpling. With several more syllables used, the image may be clearer, but the cultural significance is completely ignored. I'm afraid it's hard to argue that Chinese ravioli is a better name. I think this should be at least part of the reason why the name dumpling exists.

Thinking about it on the other hand, we once called pizza Italian pie, but these five words were very uneconomical and were soon replaced by pizza that was more catchy and culturally distinctive. , can be compared, if we call burgers American buns, call curry Indian yellow sauce, call kimchi Korean salad, it will be nondescript and unlikely to become popular.

Language, as a symbol, should not only express the physical characteristics of things, but also carry the cultural information of things to a large extent. As China develops and the influence of Chinese culture continues to increase around the world, the chances of dumplings being called jiaozi will increase in the future. In fact, there are quite a few called it now. When people humbly accept Chinese food culture, they will also accept its associated vocabulary, just like pizza is now accepted all over the world. This is my opinion, for reference only.