English Expression · Intermediate
bean paste
mashed bean mixture
Pronunciation: /ˈbiːn peɪst/
Meaning
A smooth or thick mixture made by mashing beans, used in sweet or savoury foods.
Example
The buns were filled with sweet bean paste.
The buns were filled with sweet bean paste.
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