siopao

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Tagalog siopao, from Philippine Hokkien 燒包／烧包 (sio-pau), itself from Cantonese 叉燒包／叉烧包 (caa1 siu1 baau1). Compare siomai.

Noun[edit]

siopao (plural siopaos or siopao)

  1. (Philippines) A Philippine version of the Chinese steamed bun (baozi).

Derived terms[edit]

Cebuano[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Philippine Hokkien 燒包／烧包 (sio-pau), itself from Cantonese 叉燒包／叉烧包 (caa1 siu1 baau1). Compare siomai.

Noun[edit]

siopao

  1. a Philippine version of the Cha siu bao; a siopao
  2. (informal) a round face

Adjective[edit]

siopao

  1. (informal, of a person) having a round face

Derived terms[edit]

Tagalog[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /siˈopaw/, [ˈʃo.paʊ̯]
  • Hyphenation: si‧o‧pao

Noun[edit]

siopao (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜒᜌᜓᜉᜏ᜔)

  1. (common) Alternative spelling of siyopaw
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