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bak zang
Commonly found variants; note these may range from acceptable alternatives to
non-standard forms or incorrect spellings*.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
bak zhang bah chang bah zhang bak zang
bak chang
→
Hokkien:
肉粽
poj:
bah-chàng
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a tetrahedral dumpling of glutinous rice wrapped in flat leaves (usually bamboo), typically stuffed with meat and/or other ingredients. It can be savoury or sweet, and comes in various forms depending on culture, such as Nyonya, Hokkien, Hakka, Cantonese, etc. It is commonly eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival, but is also enjoyed as a popular dish or snack throughout the year.