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Hokkien

Pronunciation: /həʊˈkiːn/

Definition of Hokkien

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] a dialect of southern Min Chinese that is also spoken in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
  • 2 (plural same or Hokkiens) a member of a people traditionally inhabiting south-eastern China.

adjective

  • relating to the Hokkien or their dialect.

Origin:

Hokkien hok kian