yi mein

noun

A variety of flat Cantonese egg noodles.

OriginTaishanese 伊麵 /伊面 →
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Meanings

nounyi mein (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA variety of flat Cantonese egg noodles.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
birthday noodlee-fu noodle

Origin

  1. Taishanese伊麵 /伊面
  2. Englishyi mein

Borrowed from Taishanese 伊麵 /伊面. See also chow mein.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 伊麵 /伊面
  • 伊麵 /伊面 (yīmiàn)noodles
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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