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bánh bao
/ˈɓaːn˧˦ ɓaːw˧˧/
steamed bun
Tôi thích ăn bánh bao với thịt heo.
I like eating steamed buns with pork.
informal
A type of steamed bun, typically filled with meat (often pork), mushrooms, and sometimes eggs, originating from Chinese cuisine but widely popular in Vietnam.
Bánh bao là món ăn vặt ngon và béo bở.
Steamed buns are a delicious and filling snack.
Cửa hàng này bán bánh bao rất thơm.
This shop sells very fragrant steamed buns.
In Vietnam, bánh bao is often slightly sweet and has a softer texture compared to its Chinese counterpart.
Collocations
bánh bao thịtpork-filled steamed bunbánh bao nướngbaked steamed bunbánh bao chảsteamed bun with pork sausage
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Regional Variations
Vietnamese bánh bao is often slightly sweeter and softer than its Chinese counterpart, baozi.
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Filling
Traditional Vietnamese bánh bao is usually filled with pork, mushrooms, and sometimes eggs.
Word Origin
From Chinese 'baozi' (包子), meaning 'wrapped child,' referring to the bun's shape. The term was adapted into Vietnamese as 'bánh bao.'
Usage Notes
In Vietnam, bánh bao is often served as a breakfast item or snack and can be found in street food stalls and bakeries.
Word Breakdown
bánh
cake, bun
rootbao
wrapped, enclosed
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh