bak chang en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [ˈbɑ˦˨ ˌt͡s˭ɑŋ˨˩] (Singapore)
Etymology
Borrowed from Hokkien 肉粽 (bah-chàng).
Meanings
- (Malaysia, Singapore, uncountable) 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.”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bak zhang | alternative | lexicographic | |
| bah zhang | alternative | lexicographic | |
| machang | Philippines, alternative | lexicographic | |
| ba zhang | alternative | lexicographic |