bánh trôi

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

glutinous rice dumplings filled with brown cane sugar

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Bánh trôi luộc xong nổi lên là được.The bánh trôi are done when they float to the surface.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Traditionally filled with brown cane sugar (đường phên), rather than rock sugar. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “bánh trôi” mean?

glutinous rice dumplings filled with brown cane sugar

Is “bánh trôi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.