Teochew

Speech parts

1. Teochew - Noun

2. Teochew - Adjective

3. Teochew - Proper noun

Meaning

The Chaoshan region where the Teochew dialect is spoken.

A dialect of Min Nan Chinese, spoken in the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong and its diaspora.

(dated, uncommon) A city in the eastern part of China's Guangdong province, now more commonly called Chaozhou.

Teochew (plural Teochews or Teochew)

A person of Chaoshan heritage.

Teochew (not comparable)

Relating to the Chaoshan region of China or its people.

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Examples

It is mainly the ethnic Chinese (usually Hokkien and Teochew) who cook with fish sauce (鱼露 yúlù, 虾油 xiāyóu in Hokkien) in Indonesia and Malaysia. Source: Internet

Today is the first day of Chinese New Year -- which in this predominantly Teochew Chinese-Thai neighborhood means cooking for spirits, ancestors, gods, relatives and friends. Source: Internet

Background Teochew cuisine is well known for its seafood and vegetarian dishes and is commonly regarded as being healthy. Source: Internet

Many Teochew Chinese words are also used, some replacing existing Thai words (for example, the names of basic numbers; see also Sino-Xenic ). Source: Internet

Meanwhile, Pontianak to Ketapang, Kendawangan on the southern tip of West Kalimantan is populated by Teochew speakers. Source: Internet

Teochew chefs often use a special stock called superior broth (Zh). Source: Internet

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