gon1 caau2 ngau4 ho4乾炒牛河干炒牛河
Jyutpinggon1 caau2 ngau4 ho4
Yalegōn cháau ngàuh hòh
Definition
Beef chow fun; a classic Cantonese dish of stir-fried beef, wide rice noodles, and bean sprouts.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
The quality of this dish is often judged by its wok hei, which refers to the smoky, charred aroma imparted by high heat stir frying. It is considered a benchmark for a chef's skill because the noodles must be coated in soy sauce without breaking or becoming overly greasy. You will frequently hear locals complain if the dish is too oily or if the noodles are clumped together.
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dip2碟dípExamples
I want to order a plate of beef chow fun for lunch.
Common phrases
has sufficient wok hei
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 濕炒牛河, which is a version served with a thick, gravy like sauce. If you just ask for 牛河, you might get the gravy version depending on the restaurant, so specify 乾炒 if you want the dry stir fried style.
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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.
