What is the meaning of leng chai?
#1: Leng chai / leng lui These terms are derived from the Cantonese dialect – “leng” means pretty/good looking; “chai” and “lui” mean boy and girl respectively. Commonly used when anyone wants to get your attention.
What is Sien in Chinese?
Sien Surname Meaning Sien is a last name commonly found in United States among its Chinese community. It is the transliteration of a Chinese surname meaning: surname Xian. Related Surnames: See, Xian, Xie. Popular in Countries: United States.
What is Potong Stim?
POTONG STIM This Malay term translates to “cut steam” and is used when a moment is ruined; sort of like calling someone a killjoy or party pooper.
How do you say no in Singapore?
不 | bù | no This is the most common way to say “no” in Chinese. This word is something that people who are learning simplified or traditional Chinese in Singapore learn on the first day of their class.
Why do Singaporeans say LA?
‘Lah’: a common understanding Singlish uses about 11 particles, mostly borrowed from Chinese dialects like Hokkien or Cantonese, to indicate the attitude of how something is said. This simple three-letter word can mean an affirmation, dismissal, exasperation or exclamation in different contexts.
What is Len Cai in Chinese?
1. Leng Zai (or Leng Chai) / Leng Lui. Leng Zai (or Leng Chai) meaning: Leng Zai comes from the Cantonese word 靚仔 which means handsome (boy). Leng Zai is more commonly used among Chinese, while Leng Chai is more commonly used among Malays and Indians, it’s just a matter of pronunciation.
What is Pok Kai?
pok kai (not comparable) (Singapore, Malaysia, slang) Having no money; broke; bankrupt.
What does Sian mean Singlish?
to be sick and tired of
“Sian” is one word in Singlish that can be used in a many contexts and accurately expresses emotions so I like it a lot because it’s so efficient. Generally it means to be sick and tired of something or bored or being caught in bothersome situations you can’t do anything about.
What does Wah Lau mean?
Oh, my God
‘Wah lau’ is merely an exclamation, the way English-speaking people use ‘Oh, my God’. You can hear ‘wah lau’ when people are surprised, or excited to explain something.
What is Lala Zai?
“Lala” has no actual meaning in itself, although it may have originated from the Singlish word “la”/”lah”, while “zai” means “boy.” “Lala zai” refers to individuals who speak in “pure” Singlish and who possess a strong preference for gaudy fashions or hairstyles.