bánh xèo
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh xèo means bánh xèo.
Meanings of bánh xèo in English
Noun
- bánh xèo
- bánh xèo Nhật Bảnokonomiyaki
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bánh xèo could be written as 餅饒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + xèo (“sizzling”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh xèo mean in English?
bánh xèo (noun) means "bánh xèo".
How do you pronounce bánh xèo?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ sɛw˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ sɛw˨˩]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), xèo — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bánh xèo?
Common classifiers: chiếc, cái — for example "một chiếc bánh xèo" (one bánh xèo).