Where does “siopao” come from?
siopao (English) comes from Tagalog siyopaw, from Chinese sio-pau.
siopao (English): A Philippine version of the Chinese steamed bun
Definitions
- A Philippine version of the Chinese steamed bun
Ancestry of “siopao”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Tagalog | siyopaw | Chinese steamed buns; baozi |
| 2 | Chinese | sio-pau | — |