wu1 dung1烏冬乌冬
Jyutpingwu1 dung1
Yalewū dūng
Definition
Udon; a thick Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Pronunciation often shifts slightly depending on the speaker, but it is universally understood as a loanword from Japanese. It is treated as a standard food item in Hong Kong cafes and Japanese restaurants alike, often served in broth or stir-fried with meat and vegetables.
Measure word
wun2碗wúnExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 麪線 or other thin noodles, as the defining characteristic of 烏冬 is its thick, chewy texture.
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
