豆沙包

dòushābāo

noun

Measure Word

一个豆沙包 gè

Meanings

1 red bean paste bun
2 steamed bun filled with sweet red bean paste

Characters

paste (lit. 'sand')

Examples

HSK 2

早餐我吃了两个豆沙包。

Zǎocān wǒ chī le liǎng gè dòushābāo.

I had two red bean paste buns for breakfast.

HSK 7-9

豆沙包趁热吃最香。

Dòushābāo chèn rè chī zuì xiāng.

Red bean paste buns taste best while they're hot.

Tips

usage

豆沙 specifically means sweet bean paste (usually red azuki, sometimes mung bean). Don't confuse with savory 豆包 or the Cantonese dim-sum 莲蓉包 (lotus seed paste bun).

Stroke Order

豆 dòu

沙 shā

包 bāo