包子 bāo zi
“bao (steamed stuffed bun)”
nounHSK 5 · 2021 list level 1Measure word 个
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
包子 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 8: 包子 bāozi — Level 1; official annotation 1 (名). PDF page 80
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 包子
包子 is a noun for a steamed bun with filling, usually counted with 个. It is common in food contexts such as 吃包子, 买包子, and 包子铺. Don't confuse it with 面包 (bread) or 包 (bag).
例句Example sentences
- 早上我吃了两个包子。zǎo shàng wǒ chī le liǎng gè bāo zǐ.I ate two steamed buns this morning.
- 这家店的包子很好吃。zhè jiā diàn de bāo zǐ hěn hǎo chī.The steamed buns at this shop are very tasty.
- 妈妈在厨房做包子。mā ma zài chú fáng zuò bāo zǐ.Mom is making steamed buns in the kitchen.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我早上吃了两包子。
✓我早上吃了两个包子。
包子 needs the classifier 个 after a number.
易混词Easily confused
包子vs面包
包子 is a steamed bun with filling; 面包 is bread. They are different foods and are not interchangeable.