How to Say ‘Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bun)’ in Traditional Chinese
刈包
yì bāo
[ya-bao]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This item is famously associated with Taiwan, and many locals also know it by a Taiwanese pronunciation like (gua bao). You'll hear both, especially at night markets and casual food stalls.
Phrase Breakdown
刈包
yì bāo
[ya-bao]
gua bao
A Taiwanese snack consisting of a folded bun filled with pork belly and pickled vegetables.
刈包也被稱為台灣的漢堡。
Gua bao is also known as the Taiwanese hamburger.
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