ping4 on1 baau1平安包
Jyutpingping4 on1 baau1
Yalepìhng ōn bāau
Definition
Ping On bun; a traditional white round bun with sweet filling used in ritual festivals to bring peace and health.
colloquialfoodfestival
How it's used
These buns are iconic symbols of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, where they are traditionally piled onto high bamboo towers. While they were originally intended for ritual offerings to spirits, they have evolved into a popular souvenir for tourists. The red stamp on the surface is a crucial feature, usually bearing auspicious characters like 平安 to signify safety and well-being.
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You must buy a Ping On bun to eat when you go to Cheung Chau.
Are these Ping On buns really meant for offerings to the gods?
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Common phrases
to scramble for Ping On buns
Ping On bun tower
Common mistake
Do not confuse these with standard steamed buns like 饅頭 or 叉燒包, as they are specifically associated with religious festivals and the unique culture of Cheung Chau.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
