bánh cam
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ kaːm˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ kaːm˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ kaːm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bánh cam
Meanings of bánh cam in English
Noun
- A deep-fried glutinous rice ball in southern Vietnamese cuisine, filled with mung bean paste and coated with sesame seeds.
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + cam (“orange”), so named for its color and shape.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce bánh cam?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ kaːm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ kaːm˧˧]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), cam — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with bánh cam?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bánh cam" (one bánh cam).