bánh bèo
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ ʔɓɛw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) bánh bèo (small steamed rice cake popular in central Vietnam)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bà Ba béo bán bánh bèo bên bờ biển.She sells seashells by the seashore.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a girl who is overly girly, weak and dependent, or an effeminate man
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “bánh bèo” mean?
(noun) bánh bèo (small steamed rice cake popular in central Vietnam)
Is “bánh bèo” formal or informal?
bánh bèo is generally informal.