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饽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
饽bōcake, biscuitn, 10 strokes, radical 饣
bō(bo1)bo T1
  1. 1cake, biscuit
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March 24, 2026

饽(餑)bō(bo1)

The character 饽 (bō) refers to a type of cake or biscuit in Chinese cuisine. It is often used to describe various steamed or baked dough products, which can be sweet or savory, and are commonly found in Chinese snacks and meals.

Strokes10Radical饣
Cultural Note

饽 is part of traditional Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed during festivals or family gatherings. It embodies the cultural significance of food as a means of bringing people together and celebrating heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a round, fluffy cake that looks like a 'bowl' (sounds like 'bō'). The character 饽 has the radical for food (饣), suggesting it relates to something edible, while the 'bō' sound can remind you of the comforting warmth of freshly baked goods.

Meanings of 饽

bō(bo1)
1cake, biscuit
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About 饽

饽Simplified
餑Traditional
10Strokes
饣Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 饽

Quick Contrast

饼 (bǐng) - use 饽 (bō) when referring specifically to steamed or baked dough products, while 饼 (bǐng) often refers to flatbreads or pancakes.

Usage Notes

饽 is often used in informal contexts when talking about food. It's important to note that while it can refer to any cake or biscuit, it may not be recognized in all regions of China, so it's best used with local context in mind. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Since 饽 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on related food terms that are. Knowing basic food vocabulary will help you understand and use 饽 in context, especially when discussing meals.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 饽 with other similar food characters like 饼 (bǐng, pancake), leading to incorrect usage. Remember, 饽 specifically refers to cakes and biscuits, not all types of baked goods.

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Etymology of 饽

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

food

Semantic (meaning)饣
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Phonetic (sound)孛
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Origin

饽 = 饣 + 孛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 饽

IDS Structure⿰饣孛
饽Full Character
=
饣shi2
left
孛bei4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 饽?

How to say cake, biscuit in Chinese

“cake, biscuit” in Chinese is饽bō

The character 饽 (bō) refers to a type of cake or biscuit in Chinese cuisine. It is often used to describe various steamed or baked dough products, which can be sweet or savory, and are commonly found in Chinese snacks and meals.

When to use 饽

饽 is often used in informal contexts when talking about food. It's important to note that while it can refer to any cake or biscuit, it may not be recognized in all regions of China, so it's best used with local context in mind. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to confusion with other words.

饽 or something close to it

饼 (bǐng) - use 饽 (bō) when referring specifically to steamed or baked dough products, while 饼 (bǐng) often refers to flatbreads or pancakes.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 饽 with other similar food characters like 饼 (bǐng, pancake), leading to incorrect usage. Remember, 饽 specifically refers to cakes and biscuits, not all types of baked goods.

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Word Family of 饽

Words Containing This Character3
饽饽pastry餑餑
香饽饽delicious cakes香餑餑
饽bōcake餑
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Frequently Asked Questions about 饽

饽 refers to various types of cakes or biscuits in Chinese cuisine, including steamed and baked varieties.

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