bánh da heo
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˧ hɛw˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ jaː˧˧ hɛw˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jaː˧˧ hɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh da heo means rice flour; mashed mung beans; taro.
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc bánh da heo (one rice flour)
Meanings of bánh da heo in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam A Vietnamese steamed layer cake made from tapioca starch, rice flour, mashed mung beans, taro, or durian, coconut milk and/or water, and sugar. ≈ bánh da lợn
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + da (“skin”) + heo (“pig”)
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh da heo mean in English?
bánh da heo (noun) means "rice flour; mashed mung beans; taro".
How do you pronounce bánh da heo?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˧ hɛw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jaː˧˧ hɛw˧˧]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), da — level tone (ngang), heo — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with bánh da heo?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc bánh da heo" (one rice flour).