They can take the leading role, filling one up like rice. Or they can take a supporting role, like a meat or vegetable dish, or a dessert or midnight snack. And various “ supporting players ” can be combined, such as when noodles are matched with marinades or soups.
小吃可以是主角，像「飯」一樣吃飽；也能是配角，像「菜」，視為副食或點心、宵夜；或者「主副合一」，以麵食搭配滷味、湯類。