wan4 tan1雲吞云吞
Jyutpingwan4 tan1
Yalewàhn tān
Definition
Wonton; a type of dumpling wrapped in a thin dough skin containing fillings like pork or shrimp.
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How it's used
Authentic Hong Kong wontons are famous for their thin, translucent wrappers and a filling that typically features a mix of fresh shrimp and minced pork. While often served in a clear broth with noodles, they are also frequently enjoyed as a standalone snack or deep-fried. The quality of the wrapper is considered just as important as the freshness of the shrimp inside.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The wontons at this shop are very generous with the filling.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse these with standard dumplings like 水餃, which are generally larger, have thicker skins, and often contain different ingredients like wood ear mushrooms or bamboo shoots.
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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.
