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奶黃包

简奶黄包 · 繁奶黃包

Mandarin · pinyin nǎi huáng bāo

custard bun

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奶: nǎi · milk; woman's breasts; nurse
黃: huáng · yellow; surname; Kangxi radical 201
包: bāo · wrap, pack, bundle; package
黄: huáng · yellow; surname

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3–2–1 · nai3 huang2 bao1

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naai5 wong4 baau1

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noun

egg custard bun (a dim sum dish consisting of a round baozi filled with custard)

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