bánh tráng
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ t͡ɕaːŋ˧˦]
The English phrase rice paper is bánh tráng in Vietnamese.
The term bánh tráng refers to the thin, dried sheets of rice flour used for making spring rolls or wraps. Additionally, the term bánh tráng nướng refers to rice paper that is grilled or toasted.
Meaning: edible sheets (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern Vietnam, some locals may refer to rice paper as bánh đa.
Did you know?
- While some people believe bánh comes from the French word for bread, 'pain', this is a myth. The word existed in Vietnamese literature hundreds of years before the French arrived.
- The word bánh refers broadly to any food made from flour or starch, not just rice products. This means it is the category name for many different types of cakes and pastries in Vietnam.
Examples in context
- Tôi muốn mua bánh tráng.I want to buy rice paper.
- Cho tôi thêm bánh đa nhé.Give me more rice paper, please.
- Anh ấy bán bánh tráng nướng rất ngon.He sells delicious grilled rice paper.
- Tôi cần mua thêm bánh tráng.I need to buy more rice paper.
- Bánh tráng này rất ngon.This rice paper is very delicious.
- Bạn có bánh tráng không?Do you have any rice paper?
Example conversation
Lan and Nam are shopping at a local market.
- LanNam ơi, mua giúp em bánh tráng nhé.Nam, please buy some rice paper for me.
- NamEm muốn mua loại nào?Which kind do you want?
- LanLoại bánh tráng mỏng để cuốn nhé.The thin rice paper for rolling, please.
- NamĐược rồi, để anh đi tìm.Okay, let me go find it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bánh tráng, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bánh, bánh tráng, tráng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
