ji1 min6伊麪伊面
Jyutpingji1 min6
Yaleyī mihn
Definition
Yi mein; a type of flat Cantonese egg noodle made from wheat flour and preserved by deep frying.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
These noodles are iconic in Cantonese banquet culture, frequently appearing at weddings and birthday celebrations because their long, continuous strands symbolize longevity. Unlike fresh noodles, they are pre-fried, which gives them a distinct porous texture that absorbs sauces exceptionally well. You will almost always find them served in a braised style rather than in soup.
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Let's go to the restaurant to eat lobster e-fu noodles tonight.
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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.
