Dumplings originated from ancient coins. The original name of dumplings is "Jiao Er". In ancient times, there were names such as "Lao Wan", "Bian Shi", "Dumpling Bait", "Fan Jiao" and so on. In the Tang Dynasty, dumplings were called "Tangzhongluowan"; in the Yuan Dynasty, they were called "Shiluojiao'er"; in the late Ming Dynasty, they were called "Fenjiao"; in the Qing Dynasty, they were called "Bianshi".

Nowadays, the names of dumplings in the north and the south are different. Northerners call it "dumplings". Many areas in the south call it "wonton". Dumplings have various names due to their different fillings, including pork dumplings, mutton dumplings, beef dumplings, three fresh dumplings, red oil dumplings, stock dumplings, floral vegetable dumplings, fish dumplings, crystal dumplings, etc. In addition, because of their different ripening methods , are still frying dumplings, steaming dumplings, etc. Therefore, eating dumplings on the New Year's Day is a good enjoyment in spirit and taste.