Dialect proverbs
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Second topic
Any dialect proverb or phrases we can use in our daily life?
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Hey this is vulgar language....hmm...wait I go set up one on vulgar languages heheOriginally posted by Alex Wong:gxx nx nx bxx chxx chxx bxx -
Teochew ah nia, Hainan ah hia
My mum's Teochew, and the proverb mean for the Chinese guys, try to look for Teochew girls for wives as they are well known to be virtuous. For ladies, look for Hainan gentlemen as they are usually thought to be handsome.
Anyone agree or disagree?
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Bue Yia, Woo Nang Lai"
(From Teochew: Moth in house, you'll have visitors.)
"Kia Ki Peh Kai Lao Ti, Pa Tor Tsik Tseng Gu Ni"
(From Teochew: Walk up one hundred stairs, spill one glass of milk) Meaning: It was quite an accomplishment, but it was not perfect.
"Tak Jik Kee Shor Ping, Boh Lis Count; Tee Orh Orh."
(From Hokkien: Everyday go shopping, no discount; the sky is black.)
"Meh Lai Peh Huang Chuey Jip Meng. Jek Lai Nam Huei Chuey Chui Lim."
(From Teochew: Night falls, north wind blows in window. Day arrives, blue flowers seek water to drink.)
"Jiang Tor Sar Puey Chui Lorh Pua Gai Kang"
(From Teochew: Like pouring 3 glasses of water down half a hole.)
"Chui Gu Woo Kim Kee, Meh Nee Woo Png Chia'h."
(From Teochew: Water buffalo has gold teeth, so next year have rice to eat)
"Pang Kuay Sai Lee Wu, Pang Koay Neng Lee Boh"
(From Teochew: "You can pass chicken shit, but not chicken eggs." Meaning: you're a good for nothing who can't produce anything useful.)
"Hou Lai Mai Cheo Neow, Karchng Beh Beh Jeow."
(From Teochew: Tiger, don't laugh at cat. Your backside is just as wrinkled.)
"Suah Eew Sim Cheng Ho, Boh Chao Poon Ho Say."
(From Hokkien: If the mountain goat is in a good mood, even having no grass is fine.)
"Tua Her Kua Sua Teng, Soi Her Kua Tua Her."
(from Teochew: The big fish sees the mountain top, the small fish sees the big fish. Meaning: fortunate are the rich and tall, for they get to see farther without any obstacles.)
"Woo Kah Gai Goi Meh-Meh Kia. Bo Kah Gai Goi Tzor Puay Kee."
(from Teochew: "Chicken with legs walk very, very fast. Chicken with no legs, takes the airplane." i.e. no matter what talents (or lack thereof) you're bestowed with, you can always get somewhere.)
"Ki Gua Kao Lim Gu Ni Ho Ho. Mai Tua Chi Kai Gu Tng Lai."
(from Teochew: "Going out to drink milk is fine. Just don't drag a cow home while you're at it.")
"Nang Tah Ti, Ler Tah Di, Nang Tah Kway Boh Kachng, Ler Tzao Ker Pee."
(from Teochew: "People say the sky, you say the earth; people say chicken backside, you go and smell.")
"Mm Tzai Ooh, Korh Nang Hoo."
(from Teochew: "If you do not know something exists, someone will take it from you.") -
Shining Force, I must request you contribute as much as you can towards this thread with your wonderful knowledge.
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hahahhahaOriginally posted by shining_force:Bue Yia, Woo Nang Lai"
(From Teochew: Moth in house, you'll have visitors.)
"Kia Ki Peh Kai Lao Ti, Pa Tor Tsik Tseng Gu Ni"
(From Teochew: Walk up one hundred stairs, spill one glass of milk) Meaning: It was quite an accomplishment, but it was not perfect.
"Tak Jik Kee Shor Ping, Boh Lis Count; Tee Orh Orh."
(From Hokkien: Everyday go shopping, no discount; the sky is black.)
"Meh Lai Peh Huang Chuey Jip Meng. Jek Lai Nam Huei Chuey Chui Lim."
(From Teochew: Night falls, north wind blows in window. Day arrives, blue flowers seek water to drink.)
"Jiang Tor Sar Puey Chui Lorh Pua Gai Kang"
(From Teochew: Like pouring 3 glasses of water down half a hole.)
"Chui Gu Woo Kim Kee, Meh Nee Woo Png Chia'h."
(From Teochew: Water buffalo has gold teeth, so next year have rice to eat)
"Pang Kuay Sai Lee Wu, Pang Koay Neng Lee Boh"
(From Teochew: "You can pass chicken shit, but not chicken eggs." Meaning: you're a good for nothing who can't produce anything useful.)
"Hou Lai Mai Cheo Neow, Karchng Beh Beh Jeow."
(From Teochew: Tiger, don't laugh at cat. Your backside is just as wrinkled.)
"Suah Eew Sim Cheng Ho, Boh Chao Poon Ho Say."
(From Hokkien: If the mountain goat is in a good mood, even having no grass is fine.)
"Tua Her Kua Sua Teng, Soi Her Kua Tua Her."
(from Teochew: The big fish sees the mountain top, the small fish sees the big fish. Meaning: fortunate are the rich and tall, for they get to see farther without any obstacles.)
"Woo Kah Gai Goi Meh-Meh Kia. Bo Kah Gai Goi Tzor Puay Kee."
(from Teochew: "Chicken with legs walk very, very fast. Chicken with no legs, takes the airplane." i.e. no matter what talents (or lack thereof) you're bestowed with, you can always get somewhere.)
"Ki Gua Kao Lim Gu Ni Ho Ho. Mai Tua Chi Kai Gu Tng Lai."
(from Teochew: "Going out to drink milk is fine. Just don't drag a cow home while you're at it.")
"Nang Tah Ti, Ler Tah Di, Nang Tah Kway Boh Kachng, Ler Tzao Ker Pee."
(from Teochew: "People say the sky, you say the earth; people say chicken backside, you go and smell.")
"Mm Tzai Ooh, Korh Nang Hoo."
(from Teochew: "If you do not know something exists, someone will take it from you.") -
jiak ba bo? (ate already?)
ler ah bey si ah? (u haven die yet?)
mm goi (thank u) -
Here also bo lang har?
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nga yam dek suei, dek dek do hai gor to
(cantonese: When water drips from the ceiling, every drip falls on the same spot)
can be used in several situations e.g. pointing to character flaws, means no matter how many generations, the same flaws will still appear in the new generation. -
power siaOriginally posted by KittynMeow:nga yam dek suei, dek dek do hai gor to
(cantonese: When water drips from the ceiling, every drip falls on the same spot)
can be used in several situations e.g. pointing to character flaws, means no matter how many generations, the same flaws will still appear in the new generation.
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