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bánh tét chay
/ɓaɲ˧˥ tet˧˥ caj˧/
vegan cylindrical sticky rice cake
Mẹ làm bánh tét chay cho cả nhà ăn trong dịp Tết.
Mom made vegan bánh tét for the whole family during Tet.
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A cylindrical sticky rice cake made with mung bean or green bean filling, traditionally eaten during Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year), but prepared without any animal products.
Bánh tét chay thường được gói bằng lá chuối và có vị ngọt thanh.
Vegan bánh tét is usually wrapped in banana leaves and has a mild sweet taste.
Vào ngày 30 Tết, nhiều gia đình chuẩn bị bánh tét chay để cúng tổ tiên.
On New Year's Eve, many families prepare vegan bánh tét to offer to ancestors.
The term 'chay' indicates the absence of meat and animal products, aligning with Buddhist dietary practices common during Tet.
Collocations
gói bánh tét chayto wrap vegan bánh tétbánh tét chay nhân đậu xanhvegan mung bean bánh tét
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Cultural Context
Bánh tét chay is especially popular in Buddhist households or regions with strong vegetarian traditions during Tet. The cylindrical shape symbolizes unity and continuity.
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Pronunciation
The 'ch' in 'chay' is pronounced like the 'ch' in 'church,' not as a separate 'c' and 'h.'
Word Origin
The term 'bánh tét' combines 'bánh' (cake) and 'tét' (to slice or cut, referring to its cylindrical shape). 'Chay' means 'vegan' or 'Buddhist diet,' derived from Sanskrit 'cāya' (to cook).
Usage Notes
Commonly served during Tet as part of vegetarian offerings or as a vegan alternative to traditional savory versions. The filling is typically mung bean or green bean, sweetened with coconut milk and sugar.
Word Breakdown
bánh
cake or rice cake
roottét
to slice or cylindrical shape
rootchay
vegan or Buddhist diet
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh