wan4 tan1餛飩馄饨
Jyutpingwan4 tan1
Yalewàhn tān
Definition
Wonton; a type of Chinese dumpling usually served in soup.
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How it's used
Locally, this dish is almost exclusively referred to as 雲吞 rather than the character-based 餛飩. While 餛飩 is understood as the written form, using it in speech sounds unnatural or overly formal to a native speaker. The dish is iconic in Hong Kong, typically served in a clear broth with thin egg noodles.
Measure word
wun2碗wúnExamples
Is the wonton at this shop tasty?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 餛飩 in spoken Cantonese, as it is a literary term; always use 雲吞 instead to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
