bánh lễ
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ le˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ lej˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ lej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh lễ means communion wafer.
Classifier: tấm — e.g. một tấm bánh lễ (one communion wafer)
Meanings of bánh lễ in English
Noun
- communion wafer ≈ bánh Thánh
Etymology
bánh (“bread”) + lễ (“ceremony”)
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh lễ mean in English?
bánh lễ (noun) means "communion wafer".
How do you pronounce bánh lễ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ le˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ lej˨˩˦]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with bánh lễ?
Common classifiers: tấm — for example "một tấm bánh lễ" (one communion wafer).