bánh giầy
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zəj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) A white, flat, round cake in traditional Vietnamese cuisine, made of glutinous rice and wrapped in banana leaves.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) Lonchocarpus sericeus (a species of tree in the pea family)
Common questions
What does “bánh giầy” mean?
(noun) A white, flat, round cake in traditional Vietnamese cuisine, made of glutinous rice and wrapped in banana leaves.
Is “bánh giầy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.