bánh pía
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ piə˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ piə˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ piə˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc bánh pía
Meanings of bánh pía in English
Noun
- A Suzhou-style mooncake adapted from Teochew cuisine. ≈ bánh đậu xanh
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + pía, from Teochew 餅 /饼 (bian², “pastry”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce bánh pía?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ piə˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ piə˦˥]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), pía — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bánh pía?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc bánh pía" (one bánh pía).