bak chang

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 肉粽 (bah-chàng).

Pronunciation

  • (Singapore) IPA(key): [ˈbɑ˦˨ ˌt͡s˭ɑŋ˨˩]

Noun

bak chang (uncountable)

  1. (Malaysia, Singapore) 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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