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bao

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Noun — A soft, steamed Chinese bun, often filled with meat, vegetables, or sweet paste.

Synonyms

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dim sum

How to use bao

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

pork bao steamed bao bao bun

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 包 (bāo), meaning "bun" or "wrap."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bao” mean?

The word “bao” means a soft, steamed Chinese bun, often filled with meat, vegetables, or sweet paste. In plain terms, a pillowy steamed bun from Chinese cuisine, usually stuffed with a savoury or sweet filling.

How do you pronounce “bao”?

“Bao” is pronounced bow (/baʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bao” in a sentence?

Here is “bao” used in a sentence: “We ordered a basket of pork bao to share.”

What is another word for “bao”?

Words with a similar meaning to “bao” include dim sum.

What part of speech is “bao”?

“Bao” is a noun.

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