Definition

1. Noun:
   • Bread: A staple food made from a dough of flour (typically wheat) and water, usually leavened with yeast and baked. In Vietnamese, "bánh mì" most commonly refers to a specific type of Vietnamese baguette, characterized by a thin, crisp crust and a light, airy interior.
   • A loaf/slice/piece of bread: Refers to the bread item in its various forms.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tôi mua một ổ bánh mì cho bữa sáng. (I bought a loaf of bread for breakfast.)
  • Cô ấy thích phết bơ lên bánh mì. (She likes to spread butter on bread.)
  • Bánh mì Việt Nam rất nổi tiếng. (Vietnamese bread is very famous.)

Advanced Usage

• "bánh mì không": Plain bread (without any filling).

  • Anh ấy chỉ ăn bánh mì không với súp. (He only eats plain bread with soup.)

• "bánh mì nướng": Toast.

  • Buổi sáng, tôi thường ăn bánh mì nướng. (In the morning, I usually eat toast.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bánh mì kẹp / Bánh mì sandwich (n): Sandwich. This is a compound term where "bánh mì" is part of a larger concept.

  • Bữa trưa, tôi ăn một cái bánh mì kẹp thịt. (For lunch, I ate a meat sandwich.)

• Bánh mì que / Bánh mì gối (n): Specific types of bread rolls or loaves. These are compound terms.

  • Bánh mì que is a small, stick-like bread roll.

Synonyms

• Bread (general English equivalent).
• Loaf (when referring to the whole unit).

Related Phrases (Compound Terms)

• Hàng bánh mì / Tiệm bánh mì: Bakery or bread shop. (This is a compound noun phrase).
• Người làm bánh mì / Người bán bánh mì: Baker or bread seller. (This is a compound noun phrase).

Related Idioms

• "Cơm không lành, canh không ngọt" / "Bánh mì chấm sữa": These are not direct idioms with "bánh mì". A common cultural reference is the "bánh mì sandwich" itself, which is iconic and often used to represent Vietnamese street food culture abroad.

noun

1. Bread
   • ổ / lát / mẩu bánh mì
     a loaf/slice/piece of bread