阿成
Chinese
(phonetic character); (final part.); (interj.); flatter; an initial particle; prefix to names of people | finish; complete; accomplish; become; turn into; win; succeed; one tenth | ||
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simp. and trad. (阿成) | 阿 | 成 |
Etymology
Formerly a common Chinese male name.
Pronunciation
Noun
阿成
- (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
- 阿明 (a-bêng)
- (female equivalent) 阿蓮/阿莲 (a-liân)
- (female equivalent) 阿花 (a-hoe)
Descendants
- English: Ah Seng