Definition
光面 is a regional term (especially in Shanghai and Jiangsu) for plain noodles served in broth without any meat, vegetables, or toppings — just noodles, soup, and perhaps a drizzle of soy sauce or lard. It's a simple, economical dish, often ordered when you want a light meal or as a base to add your own condiments. The 光 here means 'bare' or 'plain', not 'light'.
n.
plain noodles (in broth, without meat or vegetables)
Examples
- 光面。Jīntiān zhōngwǔ wǒ zhǐ diǎn le yì wǎn guāng miàn.I only ordered a bowl of plain noodles for lunch today.
- 光面。Zhè jiā diàn de guāng miàn tāngtóu hěn xiān.The broth of the plain noodles at this shop is very savory.
- ，。Tā xǐhuan chī guāng miàn, jiā yì diǎn là yóu.He likes to eat plain noodles with a little chili oil added.
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