sing1 zau1星洲
Jyutpingsing1 zau1
Yalesīng jāu
Definition
An alternative name for Singapore.
colloquialplacesfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to Singapore in a way that feels slightly more casual or old-fashioned than the standard Singapore. It is most frequently encountered in the context of food, particularly the iconic noodle dish. Using this term outside of food or casual conversation might sound a bit dated or overly nostalgic.
Examples
I really like eating Singapore-style stir-fried rice noodles.
Related words
Common phrases
Singapore-style stir-fried rice noodles
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
