bánh mặn

/ɓaːjŋ mɐ̃n/
nounIntermediate
informal

A type of Vietnamese pastry that is savory rather than sweet, often filled with ingredients like meat, mushrooms, or vegetables.

Bánh mặn là món ăn vặt phổ biến ở Việt Nam.

Savory pastries are a popular snack in Vietnam.

Cái bánh mặn này có nhân thịt và nấm rất ngon.

This savory pastry has a delicious filling of meat and mushrooms.

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Bánh mặn is distinct from bánh ngọt (sweet pastries) and is often eaten as a snack or light meal.

Collocations

bánh mặn thịtmeat-filled savory pastrybánh mặn nấmmushroom-filled savtry pastry

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Related Phrases

bánh ngọtphrase
sweet pastry
bánh bèophrase
a type of savory pastry

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

Bánh mặn is often served as a snack or appetizer in Vietnamese meals, especially in the southern regions.

Gold Rule

Distinction from Sweet Pastries

Always use 'bánh mặn' to refer to savory pastries, as 'bánh' alone can refer to either sweet or savory pastries.

📖Word Origin

From 'bánh' (pastry) + 'mặn' (savory). The term distinguishes savory pastries from sweet ones in Vietnamese cuisine.

📝Usage Notes

Bánh mặn is a general term for savory pastries in Vietnam, and specific types may have their own names (e.g., bánh bèo, bánh khọt).

Word Breakdown

bánh
pastry
root
+
mặn
savory
root
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