ji3 daai6 lei6 wan4 tan1意大利雲吞意大利云吞
Jyutpingji3 daai6 lei6 wan4 tan1
Yaleyi daaih leih wàhn tān
Definition
Ravioli, tortellini, or other types of Italian stuffed pasta.
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How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation used to describe the specific Italian pasta shape. While it literally translates to Italian wonton, it is understood in Hong Kong as a distinct Western dish rather than a variation of local dim sum. It is almost exclusively found on menus in Italian restaurants or Western-style cafes.
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dip2碟dípExamples
The tortellini at this restaurant is very famous.
Have you tried eating the tortellini here yet?
Related words
Common phrases
cream sauce tortellini
cheese tortellini
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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