bánh xe

Vietnamese

Etymology

bánh +‎ xe.

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ sɛ˧˧]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ sɛ˧˧]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [ʔɓan˦˥ sɛ˧˧]

• Audio (Saigon):

  (file)

Noun

bánh xe

1. wheel (on a motorized or non-motorized vehicle)

   bánh xe lịch sử – (figuratively) the wheel of history

Usage notes

This term is contrary to the usual meaning of bánh, which typically refers to pastries and other prepared foods.

Derived terms

• thọc gậy bánh xe

Related terms

• lốp (“tyre”)

See also

• bánh lái
• tay lái

References

• "bánh xe" in Hồ Ngọc Đức, Free Vietnamese Dictionary Project (details)