tong1 min6湯麵汤面
Jyutpingtong1 min6
Yaletōng mihn
Definition
Noodles served in soup.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to noodles served in a broth, distinguishing them from dry noodles like 撈麵. It is a staple of local cha chaan teng culture where customers often customize their order by choosing the type of noodle, such as 出前一丁 or 米粉, and the soup base.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
The noodle soup at this shop is very famous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 撈麵, which refers to noodles served without soup, usually tossed in a sauce or oil.
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