Xiaolongbao

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: en, /ˈʃaÊŠlÉ’Å‹baÊŠ/
• UK IPA: en, /ˈʃaÊŠlɔŋbaÊŠ/ or IPA: en, /ʃaÊŠlɔŋˈbaÊŠ/, shao-long-bao

Origin

From the Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 小籠包.

Full definition of xiaolongbao

Noun

1. (Chinese cuisine) A type of dumpling or steamed bun (baozi) associated with eastern China, particularly Nanxiang near Shanghai.