bak chang

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of zongzi (“A traditional Chinese dumpling of glutinous rice stuffed with a savoury or sweet filling, wrapped in large flat leaves, and cooked by steaming or boiling.”).

Pronunciation

[ˈbɑ˦˨ ˌt͡s˭ɑŋ˨˩]

Word forms

bak chang bak zhang bah zhang ba zhang machang

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 肉粽 (bah-chàng).

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