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包子
bāo zi
Meaning
- baozi; bao (steamed stuffed bun)
Definition
一种带馅料的蒸制面食，通常由面粉发酵后包裹馅料制成。
A type of steamed bun with filling, typically made from leavened dough wrapped around a filling.
Usage
指代中国传统面点之一，也可作为某人绰号的代称。
Refers to a traditional Chinese pastry, and can also be used as a nickname for someone.
Examples
- 1 早上我吃了两个猪肉包子。 (I ate two pork buns this morning.)
- 2 这家店的包子皮薄馅多，非常受欢迎。 (The buns at this shop have thin skin and lots of filling, very popular.)
- 3 他因为脸圆圆的，大家都叫他‘包子’。 (Because his face is round, everyone calls him 'Baozi'.)
- 4 蒸包子的时候要注意火候，否则皮会塌。 (When steaming buns, pay attention to the heat, otherwise the skin will collapse.)
- 5 包子是中国北方常见的早餐之一。 (Baozi is a common breakfast food in northern China.)
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