(Version in Hokkien)
Teochew Lang
Khar Chwni Ang Ang
Hokkien Lang
Bo Hai Lang
Kong Hu Lang
Kha Chwni Sneh Thang!
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(Version in English)
Teochew people
Flush buttocks
Hokkien people
Never causes harm
Cantonese people
Backside grows worms!
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About the Rhyme:~
This rhyme describes the difference between these three distinct groups of Chinese that landed in old Penang- the Teochews, Hokkiens and Cantonese. More often than not this rhyme causes others to chuckle when uttered.
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 proverbs and sayings has always been a guide and lesson to the many who has never been to school so as to help them steer well in the river of life and in a way, it seeks to retell their lifestyle way back then so that the younger generation can gain an insight and foothold to their origin..
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