jau4 tiu2油條油条
Jyutpingjau4 tiu2
Yaleyàuh tíu
Definition
Deep-fried dough stick; a long, crispy, fried dough pastry typically eaten with congee.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Often referred to as 炸兩 when wrapped inside a rice noodle roll, which is a classic dim sum staple. It is almost exclusively a breakfast item or a side for congee, rarely eaten as a standalone snack on its own.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Having a bowl of congee with a deep-fried breadstick in the morning is the best.
Related words
Common phrases
a pair of deep-fried breadsticks
deep-fried breadstick with congee
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炸兩, which specifically refers to the rice noodle roll containing the breadstick inside. Using the term interchangeably can lead to confusion when ordering at a restaurant.
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