caau2 gwo2 tiu4炒粿條炒粿条
Jyutpingcaau2 gwo2 tiu4
Yalecháau gwó tìuh
Definition
Char kway teow; a stir-fried flat rice noodle dish popular in Malaysia and Singapore.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Southeast Asian noodle dish featuring flat rice noodles stir fried with soy sauce, chili, prawns, and cockles. While Cantonese speakers in Hong Kong recognize the name, it is primarily associated with Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine rather than local Hong Kong style food. It is often found in restaurants specializing in Southeast Asian dishes.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
The char kway teow at this shop is very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
a plate of char kway teow
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