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tau hui chui
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:
tau hui chui tau huey chui tau hway chui tau hui chwee tau hway chwee tau huey chwee tau huay chwee
tau huay chui
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Min nan:
豆花水
poj:
tāu-hoe-chúi
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- an opaque, creamy-white to white drink produced from soya beans. It is made by soaking the beans overnight, then grinding or blending them until smooth and boiling the mixture. The milk is then obtained by straining away the soya bean pulp, and is usually sweetened before serving. It is a popular traditional drink which has been enjoyed in Singapore for generations.
Alter egos like Lim Huat Bee the nerd and Lam Hin Kong the jock can forge an enduring freindship over a cup of tau huay chwee.
— 2013, Dr K. K. Seet. Student Plays (by Desmond Sim), foreword. Epigram Books. ISBN: 9789810756925
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