bánh xe
Vietnamese
editEtymology
editPronunciation
edit- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ sɛ˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ sɛ˧˧]
- (Saigon) IPA(key): [ʔɓan˦˥ sɛ˧˧]
Audio (Saigon): (file)
Noun
edit- wheel (on a motorized or non-motorized vehicle)
- bánh xe lịch sử – (figuratively) the wheel of history
Usage notes
editThis term is contrary to the usual meaning of bánh, which typically refers to pastries and other prepared foods.
Derived terms
editRelated terms
edit- lốp (“tyre”)
See also
editReferences
edit- "bánh xe" in Hồ Ngọc Đức, Free Vietnamese Dictionary Project (details)