Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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miàn

instant noodles

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释义

名词

一种能快速煮熟和快捷地食用的面食。

DEFINITION

Noun

A type of noodles that can be quickly cooked and consumed.

由来
  • 英语 “instant noodles” 的意译。
  • 快熟面的特点是能在几分钟内，由开水冲泡而快速煮熟，让人食用。冲泡开后可加上各种调味料及配料食用。
  • 快熟面的面条一般通过油炸或烘烤制成，再经过包装后出售。
  • 自1970年代以来，新加坡就已有在地的快熟面生产商。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “快熟面” is a paraphrase of the English term “instant noodles”.
  • A characteristic of instant noodles is that they can be quickly prepared for consumption, after cooking in hot water for a few minutes. Seasoning and ingredients can then be added.
  • The noodles are processed by deep frying or baking, before being packaged for sale. 
  • Since the 1970s, there have been local instant noodle manufacturers in Singapore.
例句
若浏览超级市场货架上的快熟面，琳琅满目的口味，酷似各地的道地风味缩影。 （《联合早报》，23/9/2017）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
The instant noodles on supermarket shelves offer a wide variety of flavours, which seem to be a microcosm of local tastebuds. (Lianhe Zaobao, 23/9/2017)
其他地区用语

方便面（大陆）、泡面（台）、公仔面（港）、即食面（港）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

方便面 (Mainland China), 泡面 (Taiwan), 公仔面 (Hong Kong), 即食面 (Hong Kong)

参考资料
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