Definitions

1. Noun:
   • A type of Vietnamese cake: "bánh bẻ" refers to a specific kind of Vietnamese stuffed cake, often with its corners folded or pinched.
   • A filled pastry: It is a small, savory or sweet pastry, typically made with rice flour or wheat flour dough and filled with ingredients like mung bean paste, minced meat, or shrimp.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi làm bánh bẻ nhân đậu xanh rất ngon. (My mother makes bánh bẻ with mung bean filling that is very delicious.)
  • Ở chợ quê, bánh bẻ là một món ăn vặt phổ biến. (In the countryside market, bánh bẻ is a popular snack.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Context: "Bánh bẻ" is often associated with specific regions in Vietnam and may be a traditional food for certain festivals or family gatherings.
  • Bánh bẻ là đặc sản của một số làng nghề truyền thống. (Bánh bẻ is a specialty of some traditional craft villages.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bánh (n): A general term for cakes, pastries, or breads in Vietnamese.
  • Bánh chưng, bánh dày, bánh mì are all different types of "bánh".
• Bánh gối (n): Another type of Vietnamese stuffed pastry, sometimes similar in concept but with a different shape (like a pillow).

Synonyms

• Bánh nhân (n): A general term for a filled cake or pastry.
• Bánh ít (n): Another type of small, stuffed Vietnamese sticky rice cake, which may be similar in size or concept.

Related Phrases

• Làm bánh bẻ (verb phrase): To make .
  • Các bà, các mẹ thường tụ tập lại để làm bánh bẻ vào dịp lễ. (The women often gather to make bánh bẻ on holidays.)