English–Chinese
“steamed bun” in Chinese
How to say “steamed bun” in Chinese
“Steamed bun” in Chinese is 包子 (bāo zi).
Steam cooks a closed piece of dough around a hidden center, so the outside and inside form one portable food.
Example sentences with 包子
街上有很多包子店。jiē shàng yǒu hěn duō bāo zi diàn
There are many steamed-bun shops on the street.
Tips for using 包子
- English speakers may connect bun with baked bread, but this word often names a savory food whose dough is cooked by steam.
Other Chinese words for “steamed bun”
这家店的馒头很好吃。zhè jiā diàn de mán tou hěn hǎo chī
The steamed buns at this shop are delicious.