包子 (bāo zi) — steamed stuffed bun | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

A steamed bun with a filling inside (meat, vegetables, etc.) — distinguished from 馒头 (plain, no filling) and 面包 (baked bread).

noun

steamed stuffed bun

Measure word · 个

Derived word

构词法gòucífǎ

后缀hòuzhuìSuffix

A fixed syllable at the end that turns the word into a noun, a person, a place or the like.

包 (wrap) gives the idea of a wrapped bun, and 包子 names the steamed food.

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A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

The shape of 包 pictures a fetus in a womb, or a baby wrapped in cloth.

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

子 is drawn as a baby with a large head, arms stretched out, and legs wrapped in a blanket.

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