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10 Language-to-English DictionariesXiaolongbao
/ˌʃaʊ.lɒŋˈbaʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A type of small Chinese steamed bun traditionally prepared in a bamboo basket, filled with minced pork and hot, flavorful broth.
"We ordered two baskets of xiaolongbao to share as an appetizer." - 2
A popular style of soup dumpling originating from the Jiangnan region, known for its delicate pleated wrapper.
"Be careful when eating xiaolongbao so you do not spill the hot broth inside."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Chinese term 小笼包 (xiǎolóngbāo), combining 'xiǎo' (small), 'lóng' (basket/steamer), and 'bāo' (bun). The term emerged in the late 19th century in the Jiangnan region of China, specifically associated with Nanxiang, Shanghai, referring to steamed buns prepared in small bamboo baskets.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Xiaolongbao" is said worldwide
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Ravioli vapeur en bouillon
Transliteration: ravioli vapeur en bouillon
"Les xiaolongbao sont délicieux mais très chauds."
Suppenteigtasche
Transliteration: Suppenteigtasche
"Wir bestellten gedämpfte Xiaolongbao im Restaurant."
Raviolo in brodo
Transliteration: raviolo in brodo
"I xiaolongbao sono famosi in tutto il mondo."
Dumpling de sopa
Transliteration: dumpling de sopa
"Comimos xiaolongbao en el barrio chino."
Bolinho de sopa
Transliteration: bolinho de sopa
"O xiaolongbao é recheado com carne e caldo."
सूप डम्पलिंग
Transliteration: sūp ḍampliṅg
"हम ने रात के खाने में शियाओलोंगबाओ खाए।"
小笼包
Transliteration: xiǎolóngbāo
"这家店的小笼包皮薄馅大，汤汁鲜美。"
샤오롱바오
Transliteration: sya-rong-ba-o
"만두소와 육수가 가득한 샤오롱바오를 좋아합니다."
小籠包
Transliteration: shōronpō
"熱々の小籠包を食べる時は火傷に注意してください。"
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