sek6 lik1 / sek6 nit1石叻
Jyutpingsek6 lik1 / sek6 nit1
Yalesehk līk / sehk nīt
Definition
Singapore, especially in a historical context.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to Singapore, originating from the Malay word for the strait. It is primarily used by older generations or in historical contexts rather than in modern daily speech. Most people today simply use 新加坡.
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Using this term with younger speakers will likely cause confusion as it is considered archaic and rarely heard in contemporary conversation.
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Grammar guides
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