bak chang

Singapore[ˈbɑ˦˨ ˌt͡s˭ɑŋ˨˩]

noun

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.”).

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zongzi
OriginHokkien 肉粽 →
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Meanings

nounbak chang (uncountable)

alternative bak zhang · alternative bah zhang · alternative ba zhang · alternative Philippines machang

  1. MalaysiaSingaporeuncountableSynonym 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.”).

    Synonyms: zongzi

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym 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.”).

Similar
zongzi

Origin

  1. Hokkien肉粽
  2. Englishbak chang

Borrowed from Hokkien 肉粽 (bah-chàng).

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APA

bak chang. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bak%20chang

MLA

“bak chang.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bak%20chang. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bak chang,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bak%20chang.

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