xe ba bánh
[sɛ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧ ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦]word by word
The English phrase tricycle is translated into Vietnamese as xe ba bánh.
The term refers to a cycle with three wheels.
Meaning: cycle with three wheels (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of xe (vehicle), ba (three) and bánh (wheel/tire).
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Examples in context
- Đứa bé đang ngồi trên xe ba bánh.The child is sitting on the tricycle.
- Tôi muốn mua một chiếc xe ba bánh.I want to buy a tricycle.
- Chiếc xe ba bánh này có màu đỏ.This tricycle is red.
Example conversation
Minh and Lan are looking at toys in a store.
- MinhLan xem cái xe ba bánh này được không?Lan, do you think this tricycle is any good?
- LanNó trông rất bền và đẹp.It looks very durable and beautiful.
- MinhTôi sẽ mua nó làm quà sinh nhật.I will buy it as a birthday gift.
- LanChắc chắn đứa bé sẽ thích lắm.The child will surely love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tricycle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (xe, ba, bánh) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ba, bánh, xe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
