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:
sin seh
sinseh
→
Hokkien:
先生
poj:
sin-seⁿ
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a traditional Chinese physician; term of address for a traditional Chinese physician
Beat your fellow Sinsehs to rise to the rank of Master Sinseh! Prescribe TCM herbs and remedies with pin-point accuracy to relieve your patients of their ailments!
— Eu Yan Sang, "144 Anniversary Master Sinseh Game". https://www.euyansang.com.sg/en/master-sinseh-game-888842590252.html