Hokkien

adj — 3 senses

Hokkien

adj

UK /ˈhɒkiɛn/ · US /ˈhɑkiˌɛn/

Etymology Borrowed from Hokkien 福建 (Hok-kiàn, “Fujian / Fukien”). Doublet of Fukien and Fujian.

1

Of or relating to the Fujianese people.

2

Of or relating to the Hokkien language and its dialects or variants.

Chiefly Southeast Asia

3

Dated Of or relating to the province of Fujian in China.

Derived terms
Hokkienese

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