Meaning of mai tu liao | Babel Free
/[ˈmaɪ˦˨ tʰuː˨˦ ˈljaʊ˦˨]/Definitions
Do not hesitate; take action immediately.
Singapore, colloquial, imperative
Examples
“So "mai tu liao"! Come and write news stories about Singapore once more, we promise not to gazette your publication and limit your circulation too often!”
“What’s amazing right from the start of this mail is that, we don’t have to provide any account no, or mailing address and the money or cheque will reach you eventually. Quick before I take all the money. So send to as many as you can! Mai tu liao!”
“2016, 1 August, , Jetstar Asia takes Singlish to the skies - not a joke this time, AsiaOne The airline is telling passengers on flights to Singapore on National Day to let them know if they want Singlish on their flights. So if you happen to be on a flight to Singapore that day, mai tu liao!”
“2017, 31 January, Celine Tan, Local Enough For You? What To Buy At New Designer Pop-Up, 庄Zhuang, 8 Days The pop-up will be there till April. Mai tu liao!”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.