bánh bía
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ ʔɓiə˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ ʔɓiə˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ ʔɓiə˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh bía means popiah.
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc bánh bía (one popiah)
Meanings of bánh bía in English
Noun
- popiah ≈ bò bía
Noun
- Saigon alternative form of bánh pía
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + bía, shortening of bò bía, from Teochew 薄餅 /薄饼 (boh⁸ bian²).
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh bía mean in English?
bánh bía (noun) means "popiah".
How do you pronounce bánh bía?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ ʔɓiə˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ ʔɓiə˦˥]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), bía — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bánh bía?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc bánh bía" (one popiah).