麵 (miàn) - Noodles — refers to food made from wheat

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麵 · miàn

Noodles — refers to food made from wheat or other grain flour, typically in long, thin strips, cooked by boiling or steaming.

Noodles — refers to food made from wheat

Usage highlights

NoodlesBeef noodlesInstant noodlesHandNoodle soupFried noodles

Synonyms

  • 面— noodles (simplified form)

Antonyms

  • 飯— cooked rice; meal
  • 米— uncooked rice

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I ate a bowl of beef noodles (牛肉麵).
  • He likes instant noodles (泡麵).
  • This restaurant serves hand-pulled noodles (拉麵).
  • We had noodle soup for lunch (湯麵).

Collocations

  • Noodles(麵條)
  • Beef noodles(牛肉麵)
  • Instant noodles(泡麵)
  • Hand-pulled noodles(拉麵)
  • Noodle soup(湯麵)
  • Fried noodles(炒麵)

Idioms

  • To have a narrow escape(死裡逃生 — not directly using 麵, but noodles symbolize longevity/life)
  • Longevity noodles(長壽麵)
  • A bowl of plain noodles(陽春麵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Noodles are a staple food in Chinese cuisine, symbolizing longevity and are often eaten on birthdays.
  • The character 麵 is the traditional form for 'noodles', while 面 is the simplified form used in mainland China.
  • Different regions in China have their own distinctive noodle dishes, reflecting local ingredients and culinary traditions.

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