ho4 fan2河粉

Jyutpingho4 fan2

Yalehòh fán

名詞Rare

Definition

Flat rice noodles; a popular wide, flat noodle made from rice milk.

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How it's used

Ordering noodles in a local cafe often requires specifying the type, and 河粉 is a staple choice alongside 米粉 or 公仔麵. It is frequently associated with the classic dish 乾炒牛河, which serves as a benchmark for a chef's skill due to the precise heat control required to prevent the noodles from breaking or becoming too oily.

Measure word

wun2碗wún

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳di1啲ho2河fan2粉hou2好waat6滑aa4呀。

The hor fun at this restaurant is very smooth.

Common phrases

gon1乾caau2炒ngau4牛ho2河

stir-fried beef hor fun

tong1湯ho4河

hor fun in soup

Common mistake

Beginners often confuse 河粉 with 粿條, which are similar in appearance but differ in texture and regional origin. While they are interchangeable in many casual settings, purists will distinguish them based on the specific thickness and chewiness of the rice sheet.