This is the 773rd most frequent Vietnamese word.
bánh
The Vietnamese word "bánh" means "cake" or "pastry" and can also refer to various types of foods made from flour, rice, or similar ingredients, often baked, steamed, or fried.
Here, 'bánh' is used in 'bánh xe', indicating the wheel component.
Bánh xe của chiếc xe đạp bị hỏng.
The wheel of the bicycle is damaged.
Here, 'bánh' refers to 'bánh mì', a common Vietnamese term for bread.
Tôi thích ăn bánh mì vào buổi sáng.
I like eating bread in the morning.
In this case, 'bánh' is part of 'bánh chưng', a traditional Vietnamese food for celebrations.