banana

English:

banana

Hokkien:

弓蕉囝

poj:

keng-chio-kiáⁿ

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definitions

noun

  1. (pejorative) a person of Chinese descent who speaks English well but has poor skills in Chinese languages, is only in touch with Western culture, and lives a Western lifestyle
  2. Rick is such a banana, just like all his ACS classmates.


usage notes

Equivalent of coconut for a Chinese person.


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