tai voi

Bánh tai voi là một món ăn vặt phổ biến ở Việt Nam.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Elephant ear: A type of sweet, deep-fried pastry that is thin, crispy, and often shaped like a large, flat ear. It is a traditional Vietnamese snack or dessert, sometimes coated in sugar.
   • Fried dough pastry: More generally, a crispy, fried dough confection.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ở hội chợ, tôi thích ăn bánh tai voi. (At the fair, I like to eat tai voi.)
  • Bánh tai voi giòn và ngọt. (Elephant ear pastry is crispy and sweet.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of the full name "bánh tai voi" (elephant ear cake/pastry). It is a specific variety of fried dough, distinct from other pastries.

Variants and Related Words

• Bánh tai voi (n): The full and most common name for this food item.
  • Mẹ tôi làm bánh tai voi cho Tết. (My mother makes bánh tai voi for Tet.)

Synonyms

• Fried dough pastry: A general term for sweet, fried dough.
• Crispy fritter: Describes its texture and cooking method.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using the term "tai voi". It is primarily a culinary term.