jyu4 daan2 fan2魚蛋粉鱼蛋粉
Jyutpingjyu4 daan2 fan2
Yaleyùh dáan fán
Definition
Fishball rice noodles; a classic Cantonese noodle dish.
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How it's used
This dish is a staple of Hong Kong street food culture, typically served in a clear broth with thin rice noodles. While the name specifies fish balls, it is common for the bowl to include other fish paste products like fish cakes or fried fish skin. It is a quintessential quick meal found in local noodle shops across the city.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
The fish ball noodles at this shop are very famous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 魚蛋, which refers only to the fish balls themselves. When ordering, you must specify the noodle type if you want something other than the standard thin rice noodles, such as 河粉 or 米線.
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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.
