Hokkien Dictionary - Penang

Penang Hokkien, a dialect of the Hokkien language, is a cultural treasure of the Malaysian state of Penang. Spoken by the majority of the state's population, it is a unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and English influences. However, with the increasing use of standardized Mandarin Chinese and English in everyday life, the Penang Hokkien dialect is slowly fading away.

Penang Hokkien, a dialect of the Hokkien language, is a cultural treasure of the Malaysian state of Penang. Spoken by the majority of the state's population, it is a unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and English influences. However, with the increasing use of standardized Mandarin Chinese and English in everyday life, the Penang Hokkien dialect is slowly fading away.