Baozi

Pronunciation: /baʊ zi/

Definitions of baozi

noun A type of Chinese steamed bun filled with various ingredients such as meat or vegetables

Example Sentences

A1 I tried baozi for the first time and loved it.

A2 My friend taught me how to make baozi from scratch.

B1 Baozi is a popular street food in China.

B2 I prefer vegetarian baozi over meat-filled ones.

C1 The baozi I had in Shanghai was the best I've ever tasted.

C2 Some restaurants in the US serve fusion baozi with unique fillings.

Examples of baozi in a Sentence

formal The traditional Chinese dish, baozi, is a type of steamed bun filled with various ingredients.

informal I could really go for some baozi right now, they're so delicious!

slang Let's grab some baozi for a quick snack, they're the best!

figurative Her mind was like a baozi, filled with layers of thoughts and ideas waiting to be explored.

Grammatical Forms of baozi

• past tense: ate
• plural: baozis
• comparative: more baozi
• superlative: most baozi
• present tense: eat
• future tense: will eat
• perfect tense: have eaten
• continuous tense: is eating
• singular: baozi
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to eat
• gerund: eating
• participle: eaten

Origin and Evolution of baozi

First Known Use: 0200 year

Language of Origin: Chinese

Story behind the word: The word 'baozi' originated in China and is believed to have been derived from the Chinese word 'bao', meaning 'to wrap' or 'to bundle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'baozi' referred to a type of filled bun in Chinese cuisine. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to refer to any type of steamed or filled bun in Chinese culture.