bún măng vịt
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓun˧˦ maŋ˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓun˦˧˥ maŋ˧˧ vit̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˦˥ maŋ˧˧ vɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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bún măng vịt means garnished with shredded cabbage; thin slices of yellow onions.
Meanings of bún măng vịt in English
Noun
- Vietnamese rice vermicelli duck noodle soup with bamboo shoots, garnished with shredded cabbage, thin slices of yellow onions, green onions and a wedge of lemon. Ginger fish sauce (nước mắm gừng) may be served as dipping sauce for the duck meat slices.
Etymology
bún (“rice vermicelli”) + măng (“bamboo shoot”) + vịt (“duck”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bún măng vịt mean in English?
bún măng vịt (noun) means "garnished with shredded cabbage; thin slices of yellow onions".
How do you pronounce bún măng vịt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓun˧˦ maŋ˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˦˥ maŋ˧˧ vɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bún — rising tone (sắc), măng — level tone (ngang), vịt — heavy tone (nặng).