caau2 mai5炒米
Jyutpingcaau2 mai5
Yalecháau máih
Definition
Fried rice vermicelli.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to stir-fried rice vermicelli, which is a staple dish in local tea restaurants. It is distinct from fried rice, which is called 炒飯. The dish often features a dry texture, so it is frequently paired with a drink to make the meal easier to swallow.
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dip2碟dípExamples
I want to order a plate of Singapore-style fried rice vermicelli.
Is the fried rice vermicelli at this tea restaurant good?
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Common phrases
Singapore-style fried rice vermicelli
Amoy-style fried rice vermicelli
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炒飯, as the base ingredient is rice vermicelli rather than steamed rice. Learners sometimes mistakenly use 炒米 to refer to any fried noodle dish, but it is strictly reserved for rice vermicelli.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
