bánh dầy
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zəj˨˩]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ jəj˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jəj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh dầy means A white; flat.
Also spelled bánh giầy — same word, same meaning.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bánh dầy (one A white)
Meanings of bánh dầy in English
Noun
- A white, flat, round cake in traditional Vietnamese cuisine, made of glutinous rice and wrapped in banana leaves.
Noun
- Lonchocarpus sericeus (a species of tree in the pea family)
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + giầy. Cognate with Muong Bi pẻnh chầy.
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh dầy mean in English?
bánh dầy (noun) means "A white; flat".
How do you pronounce bánh dầy?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zəj˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jəj˨˩]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), dầy — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bánh dầy?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bánh dầy" (one A white).