bánh xe
Vietnamese
Etymology
bánh + xe.
Pronunciation
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ sɛ˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ sɛ˧˧]
- (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA(key): [ʔɓan˦˥ sɛ˧˧]
Noun
bánh xe
- 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.
Related terms
- lốp xe
See also
- bánh lái
- tay lái
References
- "bánh xe" in Hồ Ngọc Đức, Free Vietnamese Dictionary Project (details)