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:
meicai
mei cai
→
Mandarin / hakka:
梅菜
pinyin:
méi cài
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a Hakka condiment of dried, preserved mustard greens (Brassica juncea)
For an East-meets-West option, the hotel's Festive Baked Turkey with Angelica Root (S$165, about 5kg) is marinated with an angelica root powder rub and stuffed with sweet corn, preserved mei cai and Chinese blood sausage.
— 2014 December 18, Don Mendoza. Today, "TURKEY WITH A TWIST". p.58
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