Where does “bao” come from?
Bao comes from Mandarin 包, a character whose original meaning remains uncertain in available etymological sources.
bao (English): Any of various types of steamed bread or bun used...
Definitions
- Any of various types of steamed bread or bun used...
Ancestry of “bao”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Swahili | bao | board; goal; board game |