ngau4 juk6 tong1 min6牛肉湯麵牛肉汤面
Jyutpingngau4 juk6 tong1 min6
Yalengàuh yuhk tōng mihn
Definition
Beef noodle soup.
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How it's used
Ordering this dish is a staple of local tea restaurant culture. It is often served with a choice of noodles like ho fun or rice vermicelli, so be prepared for the server to ask for your preference. The broth is typically clear and light, distinct from the heavier, spiced versions found in other regions.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
The beef noodle soup at this shop is very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
order a bowl of beef noodle soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the spicy Sichuan style beef noodles, as the local version is much milder and focuses on the freshness of the beef and the clarity of the soup.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
