阿明

Chinese

 
(phonetic character); (final part.); (interj.); flatter; an initial particle; prefix to names of people
 
clear; bright; to understand; next; the Ming dynasty
simp. and trad.
(阿明)

Etymology

Formerly a common Chinese male name.

Pronunciation


Noun

阿明

  1. (Singapore and Malaysia Hokkien, slang, derogatory) A young ethnic Chinese man, associated with a stereotype of having little education or sophistication and operating within secret societies and street gangs.

Synonyms

Descendants

  • English: Ah Beng
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