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:
hae bi hiam hay bee hiam hei bee hiang
hae bee hiam
简
繁
→
Min nan:
虾米莶
蝦米薟
poj:
hê-bí-hiam
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a dry spiced sambal composed of small dried shrimp, desiccated coconut shavings, chilli, lemongrass, peppercorns, shallots, garlic, turmeric, galangal, and various other spices, traditionally combined by roughly pounding in a mortar and pestle before frying.
It is often used as a condiment or ingredient; for example as the filling in rempah udang. It has origins in Peranakan cuisine. - (dialectical) sambal belacan
Hae Bee Hiam (or as my chat group calls it: HBH) is an age old favourite amongst Singaporeans and Malaysians. ... All Peranakan families have their own versions with some having more ingredients and some less.
— 2015, annesugarnspice. Anne's Sugar 'N' Spice, "HAE BEE HIAM (SPICY DRIED PRAWNS)". https://annesugarnspice.wordpress.com/recipes/hae-bee-hiam-spicy-dried-prawns/
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