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包子

bāozi
noun HSK 1 #23,724

Measure Word

一个包子 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 steamed stuffed bun

Characters

包
bāo
to wrap; package
子
zi
noun suffix
Literally 'wrapped thing' - dough wrapped around a filling.

Examples

HSK 1
我要两个包子。
Wǒ yào liǎng gè bāozi.
I want two steamed buns.
HSK 1
这个包子很好吃。
Zhège bāozi hěn hǎochī.
This steamed bun is delicious.
HSK 2
包子还是热的，快吃吧。
Bāozi hái shì rè de, kuài chī ba.
The buns are still hot, hurry up and eat.

Tips

culture
包子 are a staple of Chinese breakfast. 狗不理包子 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 (red bean buns).

Stroke Order

包 bāo
子 zǐ