zing6 min6淨麵淨面
Jyutpingzing6 min6
Yalejihng mihn
Definition
Plain noodles served without any toppings or side dishes.
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How it's used
Ordering 淨麵 implies you want the noodles served without any meat, vegetables, or other toppings, usually just in the broth or tossed with oil and soy sauce. It is a common way to simplify a meal or cater to a picky eater. Note that this term specifically refers to the noodle portion itself being plain, rather than a specific type of noodle like 油麵 or 河粉.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
Boss, I want a bowl of plain noodles, no toppings.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 淨食, which means to eat something without any side dishes or rice. While 淨麵 is a specific dish, 淨食 is a general way to describe eating a single item alone.
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Grammar guides
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