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Hokkien Dictionary — CN

This page lists every public Hokkien entry in the LanguageKnow community dictionary. It currently lists 168 words and 135 phrases. This data is openly available at no cost for language preservation and research, with attribution to LanguageKnow. You can return to the home page or browse all languages at any time.

Hokkien (CN)

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168 words and 135 phrases — 303 entries in total.

Newest Hokkien words

Words (168)

ˊ (1)

ˊ (Hokkien) character AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

fifth tone

A (6)

a-phá-tò (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

apartment building

ăi-sat-chuh (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

greetings

ām-pó-kún (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

scarf

an-tsuân (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

safe

âng (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

red

âng-se̍k (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

red

B (5)

Ba̍k-kiàⁿ (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

glasses

bâng (Hokkien) verb AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

do not

bat (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

bus

(Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sell

bîn-á-tsài (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

tomorrow

C (4)

Chheng-khì (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Clean

chhiú-piáu (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

wristwatch

Chiáu-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bird

chîⁿ-pau (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

wallet

G (2)

Gâu (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Smart

(Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

cow

H (21)

Hái-éng (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

wave

Hái-pinn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Beach

ha̍k-hāu (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

school

Hêng-lí (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Luggage

hī-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ear

Hí-sū (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

happy event / wedding

Hio̍h-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Leaf

Hiong-khám (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

chest

hiu-sit (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to rest

hn̄g (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

far

(Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

good

hoat-sio (Hokkien) verb / noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

fever

ho̍k-sing (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

student

Hong-sio̍k (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

custom / tradition

hōo-sòaⁿ (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

umbrella

Hōo-suann (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Umbrella

huann-hí (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

happy

hué-tshia (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

train

Hûn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cloud

hún-âng-sek (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

pink

hun-tsing (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

minute

I (3)

I-înn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hospital

ióng-kám (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

brave

iù-khí (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

refined

J (2)

jiak-kuh (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

zipper

jua̍h (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hot

K (32)

kán-tan (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

simple

kang-khè (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

work

kang-kū (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

tool

Káu (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dog

kha-báng (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

personal bag

Kha-thâu-u (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

knee

khai-hoē (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to hold a meeting

khang-khuè (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

work / job

Khê (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

river

khe-jí-báng (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

playing card

Khin (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Light

khò͘-tah (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

quota

khoan-sóng (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

loose-fitting

khòo (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

pants

khùn (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to sleep

Ki-khì (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

machine

ki-tiûnn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

airport

Kiàⁿ-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

mirror

kiann (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

scared

kin-á-ji̍t (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

today

Kinn-thâu (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

shoulder

Kiò (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to call/order

Koe-nî (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to celebrate the New Year

Kóng (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to speak

Kong-hn̂g (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Park

kong-tshia (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bus

Kòo-kheh (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

customer

(Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Old

kuân (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

tall

Kué-tsí (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

fruit

kūn (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

near

Kūn-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

skirt

L (12)

la-jí-o͘h (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

radio

lăi-jiò͘-bù (Hokkien) adj AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

safe

lân-kò (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

sad

Lé-bu̍t (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

gift / present

lé-pài (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

week

Lián-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

necklace

Lim (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to drink

lìn-gò͘ (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

apple

Lio̍k-sik (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

green

lo̍h-tshia (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

get off a vehicle

Lōo-kháu (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Intersection

lū-koán (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hotel/inn

N (5)

nâ-sik (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

blue

ne-kut-tái (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

necktie

N̂g-se̍k (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

yellow

N̂g-sik (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

yellow

(Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

year

ⁿ (1)

(Hokkien) character AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

A letter in Pẻh-Ňe-jĩ romanization.

O (3)

o-si̍k (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

black

o͘-tó͘-bái (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

motorcycle

(Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

shoes

P (14)

Pài-pái (Hokkien) verb/noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to worship / religious ceremony

pha (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

percent

Phah (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to hit/type/play

pháiⁿ (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bad

Phang (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fragrant

phe (Hokkien) verb AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

to drive fast

phiò (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ticket

phóo-thong (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ordinary, average

Phuê-hu (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

skin

phuê-pau (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bag

phuê-tuà (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

leather belt

Pîng-iú (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

friend

pit (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

pen

Pò-kò (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

report

Q (1)

qua (Hokkien) suffix AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

official

S (20)

Sak (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Push

sak-khù (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

shock

sak-khuh (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

condom

saⁿ (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

clothes

Sán (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

thin

sann (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

clothes

(Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

small

seng-lí (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

business

sêng-si̍t (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

honest

sî-kan (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

time

Siá (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to write

Sian-siⁿ (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mister

Siàu-pà (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

broom

Sim-tsàng (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

heart

Sìⁿ (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

surname

sin-suí (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

salary / wages

sing-lí (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

business / trade

Sǹg-pân (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

abacus

Só-sî (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

key

súi (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

beautiful

T (34)

tang-thinn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

winter

Tē-hā-tō (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Underpass

thâu-ke (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

boss

thâu-khak (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

head

Thâu-lōo (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

job

thiànn (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

pain / ache

Thih-tuî (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hammer

tho͘-má-to͘h (Hokkien) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

tomato

Ti-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pig

tiám-tsing (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hour

Tiàu (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hang

Tik (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bamboo

Tinn (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sweet

tò-pîng (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

left side

tsá-khí (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

morning

tsheh (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

book

Tshì (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Try

tshia-tsām (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

station

tshin-tshiat (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

friendly

tshit-thô (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to travel / to play

Tshiū-á (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tree

Tshiú-ki (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

mobile phone

tshiú-pió (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

watch

tshiu-thinn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

autumn

tshong-bîng (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

smart

Tshuân (Hokkien) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Prepare

tshuì (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

mouth

tshun-thinn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

spring

Tsí-sik (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

purple

tsiànn-pîng (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

right side

Tsìn-pōo (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

progress

tsù-ì (Hokkien) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

attentive, careful

tsûn (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ship

Tuan-ngóo (Hokkien) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dragon Boat Festival

# (2)

◌́ (Hokkien) character AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

diacritical tone mark

◌̀ (Hokkien) character AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

tone mark

Phrases (135)

Beh lim tsúi bô? (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you want to drink some water?

Béh lo̍h-hōo ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is going to rain.

Góa bê-lōo ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am lost.

Góa thâu thiànn. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a headache.

Góa thâu-hùn. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am dizzy.

Gue̍h-bóe tsin bâng. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Very busy at the end of the month.

Hē-thinn tsin kú. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Summer is very long.

Hó-khàn bô? (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it good to look at?

Hōo thêng ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The rain has stopped.

Hue khui ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The flowers have bloomed.

I chin iú-hàu. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

He is very filial.

I ê sim chin nńg. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

His heart is very soft.

Kám-mōo ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I caught a cold.

Kàu-gia̍h ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is enough.

Kha-kín leh! (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hurry up!

Khah khui-sim--leh. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cheer up / Be more cheerful.

Khioh khí-lâi. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pick it up.

Khòo siūnn kín. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The pants are too tight.

Kiong-hí hoat-tsâi (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May you be prosperous

Kuan tiān-hóe. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Turn off the lights.

Lâng tsin tsē. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Many people.

Lô-lô--leh. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stir it a bit.

Lo̍h-pan ah! (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Off work!

Lo̍h-sneh ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is snowing.

Lōo chin e̍h. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The road is very narrow.

Lûi teh khà ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is thundering.

M-bián kheh-khì. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You're welcome.

Pak-tóo chin pá. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My stomach is very full.

Pàng-ha̍k ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

School is dismissed.

Pháiⁿ-sè. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sorry / Excuse me.

Pó-tiōng sin-thé. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take care of your health.

Sî-kan kàu ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Time is up.

Siūⁿ khah tsuē. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thinking too much.

Thài súi ah! (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Too beautiful!

Thinn-khì chin bū. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The weather is very foggy.

Thinn-khì piàn ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The weather has changed.

Tsá-khí hó! (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Good morning!

Tsá-khun tsá-khí. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Early to bed, early to rise.

Tshân-ni̍h ū gû. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

There are cows in the field.

Tsheh-pau tsin tāng. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The schoolbag is very heavy.

Tshì-khàn-māi. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Give it a try.

Tshia kín bô? (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is the vehicle fast?

Tshīng bē lo̍h. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It doesn't fit / Cannot put it on.

Tshuân hó-sè ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Everything is prepared.

Tshut-ji̍t ah. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The sun is out.

Tsia̍h bah-tsàng (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Eat rice dumplings

Tsin hó-tsia̍h. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Very delicious.

Tsit tiám-á khóo. (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is a little bit bitter.

Ū tē-tôo bô? (Hokkien) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

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