zhun

See also: zhūn, zhǔn, and zhùn

English

Etymology

From Hokkien 準 / 准 (chún) or Mandarin 準 / 准 (zhǔn).

Pronunciation

  • (Singapore) IPA(key): [t͡s˭wən˨˩], (approximating Hokkien) [t͡s˭un˦˨], [-˨˩]

Adjective

zhun (comparative more zhun, superlative most zhun)

  1. (Singapore, Singlish) Exact, precise, spot-on.

Usage notes

Mainly used by Chinese Singaporeans.

Mandarin

Romanization

zhun

  1. nonstandard spelling of zhūn
  2. nonstandard spelling of zhǔn
  3. nonstandard spelling of zhùn

Usage notes

  • Transcriptions of Mandarin into the Latin script often do not distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without indication of tone.

Michif

Etymology

From Canadian French jaune.

Adjective

zhun

  1. yellow
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