包子

bāozi
steamed stuffed bun

我喜欢吃豆沙包子。

I like eating red bean buns.


informal

A type of Chinese steamed bun filled with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or sweet fillings like red bean paste.

早餐吃包子和豆浆是很多中国人的习惯。

Eating buns and soy milk for breakfast is a habit for many Chinese people.

包子 is a staple food in Northern China, often eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

Collocations

蒸包子steam buns肉包子meat bun豆沙包子red bean bun

Related Phrases

包子皮phrase
dough wrapper of the bun

Pro Tip

Regional Variations

包子 fillings and preparation methods vary by region in China. For example, in Beijing, they are often filled with pork, while in Shanghai, they may be smaller and sweeter.

Gold Rule

Common Fillings

Common fillings include pork, cabbage, red bean paste, and lotus paste.

Word Origin

The word '包子' comes from the Chinese characters '包' (to wrap) and '子' (a diminutive suffix), referring to the wrapped or stuffed nature of the food.

Usage Notes

包子 is commonly eaten with soy milk or other beverages. It can be sweet or savory depending on the filling.

Word Breakdown

to wrap
root
+
a diminutive suffix
suffix
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