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  1. ang pauRed packet of money given at Chinese New Year and weddings. Also ang pow.Hokkien
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  2. chiaHokkien for treat, as in paying for someone. 'I chia you' means it's on me.Hokkien
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  3. huatHokkien for 'prosper!', shouted at Chinese New Year and whenever money might be coming.Hokkien
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  4. kiam siapHokkien for stingy.Hokkien
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  5. luiHokkien for money. Also spelt luit.Hokkien
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  6. ongHokkien for lucky or prosperous, especially numbers, houses or places.Hokkien
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