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荷包蛋

ho4 baau1 daan6*2

he2 bao1 dan4

[1] folded fried egg with unbroken yolk, sometimes called "purse egg" [2] "sunny-side up" style of fried egg [3] any fried egg with an unbroken yolk [] NOTE: This term is controversial, especially with Definition [2]. Some people may contend that only [1] is correct and that [2] should really be called "太陽蛋"

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 154,000

荷包蛋

荷 ho4 ho6 he2 he4 ge1 - lotus; Holland; burden; grateful
包 baau1 bao1 - bag; wrap; package; bun
蛋 daan6 daan6*2 dan4 - egg

This word was added by beLIEve on 11th Sep 2004 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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