ổ bánh
Definition
- Noun:
- A loaf of bread: A single, whole unit of bread, typically baked in an oblong or round shape. This is the primary and most common meaning.
- (Dialectal) A bread roll: In some regional dialects, it can refer to an individual bread roll, similar to "bánh mì."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi mua một ổ bánh mì mới. (I bought a fresh loaf of bread.)
- Cho tôi hai ổ bánh, làm ơn. (Give me two loaves of bread, please.)
- Ổ bánh này còn ấm nè. (This loaf of bread is still warm.)
Advanced Usage
- The word ổ in ổ bánh specifically denotes a single, complete unit. It is a classifier for bread, similar to how "a head of lettuce" functions in English.
- It is most commonly used with bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) but can apply to other loaf-style breads.
Variants and Related Words
- Bánh mì (n): Bread. This is the general term. Ổ bánh specifies it as one whole loaf.
- Ổ bánh mì (n): A full, specific loaf of Vietnamese baguette. This is the most frequent full phrase.
Synonyms
- Loaf: A quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece.
- Bread loaf: A single unit of bread.
Notes on Usage
- Ổ bánh is often shortened from the full phrase ổ bánh mì. In everyday conversation, when the context is clear, ổ bánh is understood to mean a loaf of bread.
- It is considered a more casual or dialectal term compared to the more standard ổ bánh mì.