min6麪
Jyutpingmin6
Yalemihn
Definition
Noodles; pasta made from wheat flour and other ingredients.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to wheat based noodles, distinguishing them from rice based products like 河粉 or 米粉. When describing the texture of high quality noodles, locals often use the adjective 彈牙 to denote a firm, chewy, and springy consistency.
Measure word
wun2碗wúnExamples
Do you want to eat noodle soup or tossed noodles tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 麪 with 面, which is the character for face. While they are often written interchangeably in casual text, 麪 is the correct character for the food item.
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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.
