Meaning

Primary

Chinese Noodles

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You already know that 中華 means Chinese, and means noodles. Put them together and what have you got? That's right, Chinese noodles! Yum!

Reading

ちゅうかめん
  • Miyuki
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

一日中、中華麺が食べたくて仕方がない。

I've been craving Chinese noodles all day.

母の作る中華麺は世界で一番おいしい。

My mom's Chinese noodles are the best in the world.

インスタント中華麺をヨーロッパに輸出してお金持ちになりました。

We became rich exporting instant Chinese noodles to Europe.

Kanji Composition