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Loanwords in Tâi-gí: bento, microphone, and bunker

Taiwan Railway Bento. (Photo: CNA)
Taiwan Railway Bento. (Photo: CNA)

With the diverse cultures that have influenced Taiwan, there are many Tâi-gí words that originate from other languages! This week, we will continue to learn some new words and explore the influence of English,  Japanese, and more on the Taiwanese language.


●Words to Know:

1. ùn-tsiàng (n.) driver

2. mài-kù (n.) microphone

3. 便當 piān-tong (n.) bento / boxed lunch

4. gá-suh (n.) gas stove / gas

5. 磅空 pōng-khang (n.) tunnel / bunker


●Idiom of the week:

Pha-lih-pha-lih.

(Someone is very fashionable.)

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