菠萝包

菠蘿包

bōluóbāo

noun

Measure Word

一个菠萝包 gè

Meanings

1 pineapple bun
2 bolo bao

Characters

spinach / used in 菠萝

Examples

刚出炉的菠萝包最好吃。

Gāng chūlú de bōluóbāo zuì hǎochī.

Fresh-from-the-oven pineapple buns taste the best.

茶餐厅里必点菠萝包。

Chácāntīng lǐ bì diǎn bōluóbāo.

You have to order a pineapple bun at a Hong Kong cafe.

Tips

culture

Hong Kong bakery staple. Contains no pineapple: named for the crackled golden crust that resembles a pineapple skin. Served split with a slab of cold butter (菠萝油) in cha chaan teng.

Stroke Order

菠 bō

萝 luó

包 bāo