bánh da lợn
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˧ ləːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ jaː˧˧ ləːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jaː˧˧ ləːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh da lợn means rice flour; mashed mung beans; taro.
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc bánh da lợn (one rice flour)
Meanings of bánh da lợn in English
Noun
- Northern 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 heo
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + da (“skin”) + lợn (“pig”)
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh da lợn mean in English?
bánh da lợn (noun) means "rice flour; mashed mung beans; taro".
How do you pronounce bánh da lợn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˧ ləːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jaː˧˧ ləːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), da — level tone (ngang), lợn — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with bánh da lợn?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc bánh da lợn" (one rice flour).