Hokkien... Hokkien...

Hokkien
This blog basically documents what and how I am teaching Hokkien to my 2
daughters living with me.
Welcome to Hokkien... Hokkien... Hokkien
I was born, bred and probably die in Penang where Hokkien is the predominant Chinese
dialet spoken. Penang Hokkien is quite different from the Hokkien spoken in the rest of
Malaysia, Singapore and China in that it is sing-song in nature and contains quite a number
of Malay words.
Being born a Hokkien would probably make you assume that I am very proficient in
Hokkien. Believe it or not, English is my native language in that I think, dream and have
nightmares in English ! I only realise that I hardly speak any Hokkien when in the early
1980's my "JeeTneoh" i.e husband to my Mum's 2nd Sister asked why I reply in English
when he asks me in Hokkien !
This blog basically documents what and how I am teaching Hokkien to my 2 daughters
living with me i.eKimster and Kister who are both studying in a Chinese School after 3 years
in an English Pre-school.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

How to say I love you in Hokkien ?
Kimberley : Dad, how to say I love you in Hokkien ?

CCH:

I = Wah

Love = Ai

You = Lu

So, "I Love You" is "Wah Ai Lu"

Posted by CCH at 4:38 PM 0 comments

Labels: Expressions

How to say what in hokkien?

Krystle : Dad, how to say what in hokkien?

CCH : Simple,

What = Hami
Posted by CCH at 4:32 PM 0 comments

Labels: Interogative

Thursday, March 25, 2010

How to say "Where are you" in Hokkien
Krystle : Dad, I am looking for Kimberley. How to say "Where are you ? " in Hokkien

CCH : Lu TuahTohLoh

LU = You
Where = TohLoh
Tuah = Are

Posted by CCH at 9:10 AM 2 comments

Labels: How to say, Interogative

How to say Goodbye in Hokkien ?

Roselyn : MrChee, how does one say goodbye in Hokkien ?

CCH : When one visits and then leaves, it is customary to say "Wah Chao Seng" or the
abbreviated "Chao Seng" and usually you will get the response "Koh Lai"

"Wah Chao Seng" = I am leaving...

"Koh Lai" = Come again

Posted by CCH at 9:03 AM 0 comments

Labels: Greetings, How to say

Friday, November 13, 2009

Pronouns in Hokkien
Kister : Dad, how to say I, You, We etc in Hokkien ?

CCH :

I - Wah
You - Lu
He/She - E
They - Ee Lang
 Posted by CCH at 10:00 AM 0 comments

Labels: Pronouns

Sunday, November 8, 2009

How to you say "later" in Hokkien ?
Kimster : See you later Dad !

CCH :

Later - KahTheng
Now - TongKim
Last Night - Cham Meh
Tommorow - Mah Chai
Morning - Char Khee
Afternoon - Eh Por

Posted by CCH at 9:21 PM 0 comments

Labels: How to say, Time

How to say 'what you want' in hokkien

Kimster : How do you say "What do you want ?" in Hokkien ?

CCH : Lu aihami

What : Hami
You : Lu
Want - Ai

Posted by CCH at 9:16 PM 0 comments

Labels: How to say, Interogative

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