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Sweet potato noodles
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水晶粉

shuǐjīngfěn
noun

Measure Word

一碗水晶粉 wǎn

Meanings

  1. 1 crystal noodles
  2. 2 transparent mung bean or sweet potato starch noodles

About the ingredient

粮食 Grains and noodles

Very clear starch noodles, made from potato, sweet potato or other starches, named for how transparent they are. The same name is also used for a gelling powder for jellies, a different product.

Examples

HSK 5
老板，来一碗酸辣水晶粉。
Lǎobǎn, lái yì wǎn suān là shuǐjīngfěn.
Boss, one bowl of hot and sour crystal noodles please.
HSK 7-9
水晶粉煮熟后晶莹剔透。
Shuǐjīngfěn zhǔ shú hòu jīngyíngtītòu.
Crystal noodles become clear and translucent once cooked.

Tips

usage
Made from mung bean or sweet potato starch. Name comes from their glass-like transparency after cooking. Common in Sichuan and Chongqing snacks.

Stroke Order

水 shuǐ
晶 jīng
粉 fěn