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bánh ngọt
/ɓaːjŋ ɲɔt/
sweet pastry or dessert
Tôi thích ăn bánh ngọt sau bữa ăn.
I like to eat sweets after meals.
informal
A general term for sweet pastries, cakes, or desserts in Vietnamese cuisine.
Bánh ngọt là món ăn ưa thích của nhiều người.
Sweet pastries are a favorite food for many people.
This term is commonly used to refer to a wide variety of sweet treats, including cakes, cookies, and traditional Vietnamese sweets like bánh da lợn or bánh tét.
Collocations
bánh ngọt truyền thốngtraditional sweet pastrybánh ngọt Việt NamVietnamese sweet pastry
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Cultural Context
In Vietnamese culture, bánh ngọt is often enjoyed during festivals, celebrations, and as a treat after meals.
Word Origin
The term 'bánh ngọt' combines 'bánh' (cake/pastry) and 'ngọt' (sweet), literally meaning 'sweet pastry' or 'sweet cake.'
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to refer to sweet desserts and pastries, both traditional and modern.
Word Breakdown
bánh
cake or pastry
rootngọt
sweet
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh