hủ tíu
noun
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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hủ tíu means as found in Teochew cuisine.
Also spelled hủ tiếu — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of hủ tíu in English
Noun
- noodle soup made from kway teow, as found in Teochew cuisine
- noodle soup made from thin rice noodles
Etymology
Corrupted form of Teochew 粿條 /粿条 (guê² diao⁵ / guê² diou⁵). Compare Khmer គុយទាវ (kuy tiəw), Thai ก๋วยเตี๋ยว (gǔai-dtǐao).
Frequently asked questions
What does hủ tíu mean in English?
hủ tíu (noun) means "as found in Teochew cuisine".
How do you pronounce hủ tíu?
Tones: hủ — dipping tone (hỏi), tíu — rising tone (sắc).