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Chow mein (炒面) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Chow mein

Chinese:炒面

Type:Oxford Accepted / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A Westernized English term for classic Chinese stir-fried noodles, referring to noodles stir-fried with vegetables, meat, seafood and seasonings; a staple Chinese takeaway food in Western countries.

中文:
西式英语对中式经典炒面的称谓,指搭配蔬菜、肉类、海鲜及调料炒制的面条,是西方国家主流的中式外卖食品。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

Transliterated from the Cantonese pronunciation of "chǎo miàn" (炒面). It was introduced to Western countries by early Chinese Cantonese immigrants, and has become a universally recognized term for Chinese fried noodles in English.
源自中文粤语“炒面”的音译,由早期粤籍华裔移民传入西方国家,成为英文中公认的中式炒面专用词汇。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
A: "What do you want for lunch?" B: "I want a bowl of chow mein with beef."

A:"你午饭想吃什么?" B:"我想吃一碗牛肉炒面。"
📌 Example 2
A: "Is chow mein popular in your country?" B: "Yes, it is one of the most favorite Chinese foods."

A:"炒面在你们国家受欢迎吗?" B:"是的,它是最受欢迎的中餐之一。"
📌 Example 3
A: "How to make delicious chow mein?" B: "Stir-fry the noodles with high heat quickly."

A:"怎么做美味的炒面?" B:"用大火快速翻炒面条。"
📌 Example 4
A: "I ordered chicken chow mein for takeout." B: "It smells so good from here."

A:"我点了鸡肉炒面外卖。" B:"从这里都闻到香味了。"
📌 Example 5
A: "Do you like vegetable chow mein?" B: "Yes, it is healthy and tasty."

A:"你喜欢蔬菜炒面吗?" B:"喜欢,健康又好吃。"
📌 Example 6
A: "Chow mein is a classic Cantonese dish." B: "I have loved it since I was a child."

A:"炒面是经典的粤式菜品。" B:"我从小就爱吃。"
📌 Example 7
A: "Many foreign friends try chow mein for the first time." B: "They all think it is delicious."

A:"很多外国朋友第一次吃炒面。" B:"他们都觉得很好吃。"
📌 Example 8
A: "Can you cook chow mein at home?" B: "Yes, it is easy to make with simple ingredients."

A:"你在家会做炒面吗?" B:"会,用简单的食材就能做。"
📌 Example 9
A: "Seafood chow mein is my favorite." B: "Mine too, the fresh seafood matches noodles perfectly."

A:"海鲜炒面是我的最爱。" B:"我也是,新鲜海鲜和面条太搭了。"

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