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:
tanghoon
tang hoon
→
Hokkien:
冬粉
poj:
tang-hún
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- transparent noodles made from starch, such as green bean or potato starch
Add in the tang hoon. Lower the heat and allow to simmer, until the water has almost evaporated and the tang hoon is soft.
— 2015, Anthony Loo. Uncle Anthony's Hokkien Recipes. Epigram Books, ISBN: 9789814615006