hin2 hok3 fan2蜆殼粉蚬壳粉
Jyutpinghin2 hok3 fan2
Yalehín hok fán
Definition
Conchiglie; shell-shaped pasta.
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How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation used specifically to describe the shell shaped pasta. While it is understood in supermarkets and restaurants, many people simply use the English word pasta or refer to it by its shape if they are not familiar with the specific name.
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baau1包bāuExamples
Shall we cook conchiglie tonight?
This conchiglie has a very chewy texture.
Related words
Common phrases
conchiglie in white sauce
conchiglie in tomato sauce
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Grammar guides
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