noun

bao

bow

Bao (noun) means a soft, steamed Chinese bun, often filled with meat, vegetables, or sweet paste. Example: “We ordered a basket of pork bao to share.”

noun

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

"We ordered a basket of pork bao to share."

"The bakery sells fluffy custard bao every morning."

How to use bao

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pillowy steamed bun from Chinese cuisine, usually stuffed with a savoury or sweet filling.

Common pairings

pork bao steamed bao bao bun

Word forms

baos plural, bao plural, Baos plural

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Etymology

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

Synonyms

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dim sum

Related words

dumpling

Rhymes for bao

ao tao Lao nao hao mao dao pao Yao Kao Sao Cao

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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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