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Meaning of Ah Tiong | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌɑː˨ ˈtjɔŋ˦/

Definitions

A mainland Chinese person.

Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, derogatory, ethnic, slur

Examples

“Any Ah Tiong and Tan Sri could have solved the problem in a civil manner in a few hours but you have an irrational leader on one side and absent leaders the other...”
“If is she both Singaporens and Ah Tiong, how is that possible?”
“So the moment he cannot employ cheap Ah Tiong slaves from PRC he decides to close shop.”
“Volvo cars now Ah tiong brand[.]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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