How do you say noodles in Chinese?

There are a few ways to say "noodles" in Chinese, depending on the type of noodle and the context:

General:

* 面条 (miàntiáo): This is the most common and general term for noodles. It literally means "noodle thread".

* 面 (miàn): This is a shorter and more informal way to say "noodles".

Specific types:

* 拉面 (lāmiàn): Hand-pulled noodles

* 刀削面 (dāo xiāo miàn): Knife-cut noodles

* 油条 (yóutiáo): Deep-fried dough sticks (often eaten with congee, not technically noodles)

* 粉 (fěn): Rice noodles

* 河粉 (héfěn): Flat rice noodles

* 米粉 (mǐfěn): Round rice noodles

* 面片 (miàn piàn): Noodle sheets or strips

When ordering food:

* 我要一碗面 (wǒ yào yī wǎn miàn): "I want a bowl of noodles."

* 我要一份拉面 (wǒ yào yī fèn lāmiàn): "I want a serving of hand-pulled noodles."

The best way to choose the right word for "noodles" is to consider the specific type of noodle you are referring to.