(Version in Hokkien)
One By One
Hero Phak Snua Huan
Two By Two
Hero Phak Sio Tu
Three By Three
Hero Hor Lang Tui
Four By Four
Hero Chow Bo Lor
Five By Five
Hero Hor Lang Kh’nai
Six By Six
Hero Khoon Tit Tit
Aneh Arn Chnua Ay Cho Hero
Sau Chit Liap Tok Swee Swee Toe
Hor Lang Thay Ee Huan Loe
Lu Kh’nua Kay Boe Bo Kay Boe
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(Version in English)
One by one
Hero killed the Red Indians
Two by two
Hero killed the wild boars
Three by three
Hero was chased by his enemy
Four by four
Hero was trapped
Five by five
Hero was then knuckled
Six by six
Hero fell flat on the ground
So how can a hero be like that
Just a swing and he fell flat
And let others worry over him
So isn’t this hero a chicken after all?
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About this rhyme:~
This is a funny children’s rhyme we used to recite when we were younger. Puts a smile on people’s faces on hearing it.
The author/owner has compiled for record, a collection of early Hokkien sayings, proverbs, rhymes and ditties to capture the essence and spirit of his hoi polloi, a community originating from the southern province of Fujian, China where individuals climbed aboard bum boats, crossing the South China Sea to settle in faraway lands to escape the brewing civil unrest and a way out from hardship carrying along with them in their journey, nothing except their trademark ponytails and their beliefs, very much rooted in Confucianism. These ditties retell their story and their lifestyle way back then so that the younger generation can gain an insight and foothold to their origin..
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