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:
tong seoi
tong sui
→
Cantonese:
糖水
jyutping:
tong4 seoi2
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a class of sweet, soupy Southern Chinese or southern-Chinese-style desserts, which may come in various forms; examples range from green bean soup to orh nee to bubur cha cha
Chinese cuisine includes many dessert soups called tong sui. They can be served hot or cold, depending on whether you want something comforting or refreshing.
— 2023, Elena Yeo and Arti Daryanani. Masak-Masak: Asian Cooking for Kids. Epigram Books. ISBN: 9789815105117 p.138
Tong sui, also known as tim tong, is a Cantonese delicacy consisting of a sweet, warm soup or custard eaten as a dessert at the conclusion of a meal.
— 2022, Bluedale Group Of Companies. KL: The Guide. Bluedale Publishing. ISBN: 9789815105117 p.54
synonyms: