bánh

/ɓaːn˧˦/

noun★Beginner

informal

A general term for various types of cakes, pastries, or bread in Vietnamese cuisine, often made from rice flour or wheat flour.

Tôi muốn mua bánh mì.

I want to buy a baguette.

Bánh chưng là một món ăn truyền thống.

Bánh chưng is a traditional dish.

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The specific type of 'bánh' is often specified by adding a modifier (e.g., bánh mì, bánh cuốn, bánh bèo).

bánh mìbaguettebánh cuốnsteamed rice rollsbánh bèowater fern cake

ăn bánhphrase

to eat cake/pastry

làm bánhphrase

to make cake/pastry

Always specify the type of 'bánh' (e.g., bánh mì, bánh cuốn) to avoid ambiguity.

Many types of 'bánh' are tied to Vietnamese festivals and traditions.

Derived from Sino-Vietnamese '餅' (bánh), meaning 'cake' or 'pastry'.

'Bánh' is a broad term and often requires a modifier to specify the exact type of cake or pastry.

bánh

cake/pastry

root

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026VI → EN