bo1 lo4 baau1菠蘿包菠萝包
Jyutpingbo1 lo4 baau1
Yalebō lòh bāau
Definition
Pineapple bun; a Hong Kong style sweet bun with a sweet, crispy, checked crust that contains no pineapple.
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How it's used
The name is purely descriptive of the appearance rather than the ingredients. It is a staple of local tea restaurants and bakeries, often served with a thick slab of cold butter inserted into the middle, which is then referred to as 菠蘿油. Locals frequently order this as a quick snack or a light afternoon tea.
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I want to buy a piping hot pineapple bun for breakfast.
Related words
Common phrases
pineapple bun with a slab of butter
freshly baked pineapple bun
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly assume that the bun contains pineapple because of the name. It is important to clarify that the name refers only to the visual pattern of the crust.
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