bánh tét
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ tɛt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) A narrower, elongated variation of bánh chưng, prepared similarly and eaten throughout the year.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tết nào nhà mình cũng gói bánh tét.Our family makes bánh tét every Tet.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Especially associated with southern and central Vietnam, while bánh chưng is more associated with the North. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bánh tét” mean?
(noun) A narrower, elongated variation of bánh chưng, prepared similarly and eaten throughout the year.
Is “bánh tét” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.