Definition
面汤 has two distinct meanings depending on context. The most common meaning is 'noodle soup' — noodles served in broth, a staple dish. The second meaning is the starchy water left after boiling noodles, sometimes used as a base for soups or sauces. A third, less common meaning is 'hot water for washing the face', but this is rare in modern usage.
n.
noodle soup (noodles served in broth)water left after boiling noodles (used in cooking)
Examples
- 面汤，。Wǒ zhōngwǔ chī le yì wǎn miàn shāng, wèidào hěn hǎo.I had a bowl of noodle soup for lunch; it tasted great.
- 面汤，。Zhè zhǒng miàn shāng shì yòng jītāng zuò de, hěn xiān.This kind of noodle soup is made with chicken broth and is very savory.
- 面汤，。Zhǔ wán miàntiáo de miàn shāng bié dào diào, kěyǐ dāng tāngdǐ.Don't throw away the noodle water after boiling the noodles; you can use it as a soup base.
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