Nyonya chang en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [ˈnjo˨˩.njɑ˨ -] (Singapore)
- [ˈnjo˧.njɑ˦ ˌt͡s˭ɑŋ˨˩] (Singapore)
Etymology
Borrowed from Hokkien 娘惹粽 (niô͘-nia-chàng). Analysable as Nyonya (from Malay nyonya) + Hokkien 粽 (“rice dumpling wrapped in leaves”).
Meanings
- (Malaysia, Singapore, uncountable) A variant of bak chang (zongzi) originating in Peranakan cuisine, made with minced pork, candied winter melons and sometimes roasted peanuts and blue pea flower extract for colour.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyonya zhang | alternative | lexicographic |