Are you looking for read ebook online? Search for your book and save it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Download Penang Hokkien-English Dictionary PDF full book. Access full book title Penang Hokkien-English Dictionary by Siew Imm Tan. Download full books in PDF and EPUB format.
Author: Siew Imm Tan Publisher: Sunway University Press ISBN: 9789671369715 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A user-friendly lexicon for both native speakers and learners of the Penang Hokkien language, this dictionary lists Hokkien words and terms, and their definitions in English, as well as literal translations, culture-specific terms and common phrases. It is the first comprehensively dictionary of Penang Hokkien and carries over 12,000 entries. The unique language of Penang Hokkien is spoken in the Northern States - Perlis, Kedah and Penang - and the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia. Over a significant amount of time, the spoken Hokkien language has evolved and this new dictionary carefully captures the changes that have arisen. Apart from definitions in English, this dictionary offers a glossary of English words and their Penang Hokkien translations, as well as explanations and examples on how words or phrases are used. This lexicon is suitable for both natural speakers of Penang Hokkien and those who wish to be more familiar with the language.
Author: Siew Imm Tan Publisher: Sunway University Press ISBN: 9789671369715 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A user-friendly lexicon for both native speakers and learners of the Penang Hokkien language, this dictionary lists Hokkien words and terms, and their definitions in English, as well as literal translations, culture-specific terms and common phrases. It is the first comprehensively dictionary of Penang Hokkien and carries over 12,000 entries. The unique language of Penang Hokkien is spoken in the Northern States - Perlis, Kedah and Penang - and the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia. Over a significant amount of time, the spoken Hokkien language has evolved and this new dictionary carefully captures the changes that have arisen. Apart from definitions in English, this dictionary offers a glossary of English words and their Penang Hokkien translations, as well as explanations and examples on how words or phrases are used. This lexicon is suitable for both natural speakers of Penang Hokkien and those who wish to be more familiar with the language.
Author: Ooi Keat Gin Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1538108852 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 687
Book Description
Malaysia is one of the most intriguing countries in Asia in many respects. It consists of several distinct areas, not only geographically but ethnically as well; along with Malays and related groups, the country has a very large Indian and Chinese population. The spoken languages obviously vary at home, although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language and nearly everyone speaks English. There is also a mixture of religions, with Islam predominating among the Malays and others, Hinduism and Sikhism among the Indians, mainly Daoism and Confucianism among the Chinese, but also some Christians as well as older indigenous beliefs in certain places. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Malaysia contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Malaysia.
Author: Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9004473262 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 277
Book Description
This volume explores the diverse linguistic landscape of Southeast Asia’s Chinese communities. Based on archival research and previously unpublished linguistic fieldwork, it unearths a wide variety of language histories, linguistic practices, and trajectories of words. The localized and often marginalized voices we bring to the spotlight are quickly disappearing in the wake of standardization and homogenization, yet they tell a story that is uniquely Southeast Asian in its rich hybridity. Our comparative scope and focus on language, analysed in tandem with history and culture, adds a refreshing dimension to the broader field of Sino-Southeast Asian Studies.
Author: William Gwee Thian Hock Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462913008 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
This dictionary documents the vast storehouse of unusual words, phrases, idioms and expressions used by Baba Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and elsewhere. It aims to help younger Babas learn and maintain this unique language. An introduction to the language, a glossary and notes on cherki (a popular Baba game) are also included.