chow fun
Meaning: wide flat rice noodles
Usage: Refers to a specific type of Chinese noodle dish, characterized by wide, flat rice noodles stir-fried with various ingredients.
"Let's get chow fun from da Chinese place"
"I like eat chow fun fo' lunch."
"You like go get chow fun, yeah?"
Origin: This term directly refers to the Cantonese name for the dish, reflecting the influence of Chinese cuisine in Hawaii.
What does "chow fun" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"chow fun" means "wide flat rice noodles" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to a specific type of Chinese noodle dish, characterized by wide, flat rice noodles stir-fried with various ingredients..
How do you pronounce "chow fun"?
"chow fun" is pronounced "chow FOON". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "chow fun" in a sentence?
Example: "Let's get chow fun from da Chinese place"
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