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:
bitter gourd
bittergourd
→
English:
bitter
+
gourd
↻
General chinese:
苦瓜
pinyin:
kǔ guā
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- the edible fruit of the Momordica charantia vine, usually green and oblong, with a bumpy texture on the outside and a hollow cavity on the inside. It is quite bitter, but is a popular ingredient in cooking, where its bitterness can be reduced through preparation techniques such as soaking in water.