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tau key
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 ki taukee tau key tao kee tao ki
tau kee
→
Hokkien:
豆枝
poj:
tāu-ki
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- dried strips of tofu skin, used in Chinese cuisine
Tao Kee is a fantastic meat alternative, soaking up rich umami flavors from soy sauce and mushrooms in Chinese stocks.
— Freshstop.sg, "Tau Kee". https://freshstop.sg/products/tao-kee