What is "jiaozi"

n. A Chinese crescent-shaped dumpling filled with a minced stuffing and steamed, boiled or fried; the Chinese equivalent of the Japanese gyoza.

Jiaozi was a form of banknote which appeared around 10th century in the Sichuan capital of Chengdu, China. Most numismatists regard it as the first paper money in history, a development of the Chinese Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE).

To combat counterfeiting, jiaozi were stamped with multiple banknote seals.

Jiaozi may refer to

• Jiaozi , a kind of Chinese dumplings.
• Jiaozi (currency) , Chinese banknote in the 10th century.

Jiaozi are a kind of Chinese dumpling, commonly eaten in East Asia. They are one of the major foods eaten during the Chinese New Year and year-round in the northern provinces. Though considered part of Chinese cuisine, jiaozi are popular in other parts of Asia and in Western countries.

Jiaozi typically consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping.