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菠蘿包

简菠萝包 · 繁菠蘿包

Mandarin · pinyin bō luó bāo

pineapple bun, a sweet bun popular esp. in Hong Kong (typically does not contain pineapple – the name comes from the rough top crust which resembles pineapple skin)

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菠: bō · spinach and similar greens
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包: bāo · wrap, pack, bundle; package
萝: luó · type of creeping plant; turnip

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1–2–1 · bo1 luo2 bao1

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bo1 lo4 baau1

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noun

pineapple bun (a sweet pastry from Cantonese cuisine)

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