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xiao
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:
xiao siau
siao
→
Hokkien:
痟
poj:
siáu
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- crazy; mad; insane
interjection
- 'crazy!'; expression indicating opinion that someone or something is crazy
You want me go all the way to Yishun? Siao!
particles
ah
effect:
direction; emphasis; incredulity
—
are you crazy?
xiao
→
Mandarin:
小
pinyin:
xiǎo
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
usage notes
Always used before an adjective to form an adjectival phrase.