Word information
Simplified菠萝包
Traditional菠蘿包
Pinyinbō luó bāo
Part of speechDictionary
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Chinese word dictionary
菠萝包
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)
Character breakdown
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How to learn 菠萝包
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baozi; bao (steamed stuffed bun); CL:個|个[ge4]
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书包shūbāoschoolbag; satchel; bookbag; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]
背包bēibāoknapsack; rucksack; infantry pack; field pack; blanket roll; CL:個|个[ge4]
红包hóngbāomoney wrapped in red as a gift; bonus payment; kickback; bribe