Etymology

bak chang

Today it means: 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.”). Full definition →

Hokkien 肉粽
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from肉粽
  2. English todaybak chang

Borrowed from Hokkien 肉粽 (bah-chàng).

Words from the same roots

Hokkien肉粽 all →

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