bánh rán
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaːn˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ ʐaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ ɹaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh rán means dorayaki; filled with mung bean paste; scented with jasmine flower essence.
Meanings of bánh rán in English
Noun
- dorayaki
- A deep-fried glutinous rice ball in northern Vietnamese cuisine, filled with mung bean paste, scented with jasmine flower essence, and doused in syrup.
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + rán (“to fry”). The sense of "dorayaki" was popularized by the Vietnamese translation of the manga Doraemon.
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh rán mean in English?
bánh rán (noun) means "dorayaki; filled with mung bean paste; scented with jasmine flower essence".
How do you pronounce bánh rán?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaːn˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ ɹaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), rán — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bánh rán?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái bánh rán" (one dorayaki).