How to Say ‘Dry Noodles’ in Traditional Chinese
乾麵
💬 Usage Tip: [乾] means 'dry', and [麵] means 'noodles'.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Unlike soup noodles, these are served with a savory sauce, making them a quick and flavorful meal.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
乾麵
[qián miàn]
dry noodles
A noodle dish served without soup, usually with toppings like minced pork or scallions.
台灣的乾麵常搭配肉燥和香菜。
Taiwanese dry noodles are often served with minced meat and cilantro.
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