How to say “Wonton noodles” in Cantonese

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Shrimp wontons and thin springy egg noodles in a clear broth. Traditional shops serve a small bowl with the noodles kept on top so they stay firm.

The colour of each syllable is its tone — Cantonese has six, and the same sound in another tone is another word.

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