餑餑

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See also: 饽饽

Chinese

cake; biscuit cake; biscuit
trad. (餑餑)
simp. (饽饽)
alternative forms 波波 obsolete

Etymology

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Pronunciation


Noun

餑餑

  1. (colloquial) steamed bun
  2. (colloquial) pastry; cake

Usage notes

Used in northern China, especially the areas around Beijing. This word was made popular during the Manchu-ruled Qing Dynasty, during which time it was equated with Manchu ᡝᡶᡝᠨ (efen, steamed bun).

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Descendants

  • Mongolian: ᠪᠣᠣᠪᠤ (boobu) / боов (boov)