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:
gao gei choy gao geh choi gao geh choy kau kay choy gau gei choi kau kay choi
gao gei choi
→
Cantonese:
枸杞
jyutping:
gau2 gei2
+
菜
jyutping:
coi3
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- the soft, edible leaves of Lycium chinense or Lycium barbarum, used in Chinese cuisine as a vegetable for soups and herbal dishes