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A type of tree (Ficus elastica) with large, glossy leaves, often kept as an ornamental plant.
Cây ban trong nhà tôi rất cao.
The rubber tree in my house is very tall.
Commonly referred to as the rubber tree or Indian rubber fig.
A type of bread, often sweet and made with coconut milk and eggs.
Tôi thích ăn bánh ban khi uống trà.
I like eating ban bread when drinking tea.
A popular Vietnamese dessert bread.
When encountering 'ban,' check if it's used in a botanical or culinary context to determine its meaning.
From the Vietnamese word 'ban,' referring to the rubber tree (Ficus elastica) and a type of sweet bread.
The word 'ban' can refer to both a tree and a type of bread, so context is important for correct interpretation.