Meaning of huat ah | Babel Free
/ˈhwʌt(˦)ɑː(˧˨)/Definitions
A traditional, festive expression used to wish oneself prosperity.
Malaysia, Singapore, informal
Examples
“For some strange reasons, some people are shouting "Huat ah" as they toss paper money in the air.”
“Huat ah! The pronunciation of "eight" in Hokkien (Chinese dialect) sounds similar to "Prosperity". Good luck and may you win the lottery!”
“The lo hei dish eaten by Singaporeans to herald the Chinese New Year with shouts of "Huat ah!” festive greetings exemplifies a Chinese cuisine with local Singaporean identity.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.