hokkianese
/ˌhɒkiəˈniːz/
noun
- A member of a Chinese ethnic group originating from the Fujian province, also known as Hokkien people.
- She is Hokkianese and speaks the dialect at home with her grandparents.
- The Hokkianese community celebrated the Lunar New Year with traditional dishes.
- Many Hokkianese have settled in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia and Singapore.
- The language or dialect spoken by the Hokkien people, a variety of Southern Min Chinese.
- He learned to speak Hokkianese from his mother, who grew up in Taiwan.
- She wrote a children's book in Hokkianese to help preserve the language.
- The radio station broadcasts news in both Mandarin and Hokkianese.
adjective
- Relating to the Hokkien people, their culture, or their language.
- The restaurant serves authentic Hokkianese cuisine, including oyster omelets.
- The Hokkianese community center offers language classes for children.
- He is a scholar of Hokkianese folklore and traditional music.