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bánh mì thịt
/ɓaːn mî tʰit/
Vietnamese sandwich with meat
Tôi muốn mua một bánh mì thịt.
I want to buy a Vietnamese sandwich with meat.
informal
A Vietnamese sandwich made with a baguette filled with various types of meat (such as pork, chicken, or pâté), pickled vegetables, cilantro, and chili sauce.
Bánh mì thịt là một món ăn nhanh phổ biến ở Việt Nam.
The Vietnamese meat sandwich is a popular fast food in Vietnam.
Anh ấy thường ăn bánh mì thịt vào buổi sáng.
He usually eats a Vietnamese meat sandwich in the morning.
The term 'bánh mì' refers to the baguette-style bread, while 'thịt' specifies the inclusion of meat. This sandwich is a staple in Vietnamese street food culture.
Collocations
bánh mì thịt heopork meat sandwichbánh mì thịt gàchicken meat sandwichbánh mì thịt pâtépâté meat sandwich
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Cultural Context
Bánh mì thịt is a popular street food in Vietnam, often eaten for breakfast or as a quick snack.
Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The phrase is pronounced as /ɓaːn mî tʰit/, with 'bánh' and 'thịt' being the stressed syllables.
Word Origin
The term 'bánh mì' comes from the French 'pain de mie' (soft bread), reflecting Vietnam's colonial history. 'Thịt' means 'meat' in Vietnamese.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when referring to Vietnamese street food. The type of meat can vary, and it is often paired with pickled vegetables and herbs.
Word Breakdown
bánh mì
Vietnamese baguette sandwich
rootthịt
meat
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh