ce1 zai2 min6車仔麪车仔面
Jyutpingce1 zai2 min6
Yalechē jái mihn
Definition
Cart noodles; a classic Hong Kong noodle dish with customizable toppings and noodle types, originally sold from street carts.
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How it's used
Ordering this dish is a highly personalized experience where you select your preferred noodle base and multiple toppings from a long list. It is common to ask for extra sauce, such as spicy sauce or curry gravy, to enhance the flavor. The term carries a strong sense of nostalgia for the grassroots street food culture that defined Hong Kong in the past.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
I want to go eat a bowl of cart noodles for lunch today.
What toppings do you like to add to your cart noodles?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
