包子 (bāozi): steamed stuffed bun

Measure Word

一个包子 gè

Literally 'wrapped thing' — dough wrapped around a filling.

Wǒ yào liǎng gè bāozi.

I want two steamed buns.

Zhège bāozi hěn hǎochī.

This steamed bun is delicious.

culture

包子 are a staple of Chinese breakfast. 狗不理包子 (Gǒubùlǐ Bāozi) from Tianjin is one of China's most famous brands, dating back to 1858.

usage

包子 typically has savory fillings (pork, vegetables). Sweet filled buns are often called 豆沙包 (dòushā bāo, red bean buns).

包 bāo

子 zǐ