tong1 dai2湯底汤底
Jyutpingtong1 dai2
Yaletōng dái
Definition
Soup base or stock used as an ingredient for cooking.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively associated with hotpot or noodle shops where the quality of the broth defines the meal. It refers specifically to the liquid foundation rather than the ingredients floating inside it. When ordering at a restaurant, you typically select your preferred flavor of broth before adding other items.
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The soup base at this hotpot restaurant is very savory.
What do you like to use to make the soup base?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 湯渣, which refers to the solid ingredients remaining after the flavor has been boiled out of them. Using the wrong term could lead to confusion when discussing food preparation.
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Grammar guides
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