bánh bao
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ ʔɓaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) baozi
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sáng nay tôi ăn một cái bánh bao.I had a steamed bun this morning.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a type of dumpling that is more spherical and fried rather than mountain-shaped and steamed like baozi
Common questions
What does “bánh bao” mean?
(noun) baozi
Is “bánh bao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.