bánh mì
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ mi˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) bread, especially Saigon-style short baguettes with filling
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bánh mì ngọtsweet bread
bánh mì Phápbaguettes
Sáng nay mình ăn bánh mì.I’m having bread this morning.
Tôi mua bánh mì ở đầu ngõ.I bought a baguette at the end of the alley.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Bánh mì is the standard modern spelling; bánh mỳ is also seen. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bánh mì” mean?
(noun) bread, especially Saigon-style short baguettes with filling
Is “bánh mì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.