zhng

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Hokkien  / (chng), compare Cantonese  / (zong1, to install; to redecorate). Spelling influenced by Mandarin Pinyin.

Pronunciation

Verb

zhng

  1. (Singapore, colloquial, transitive) To modify (a gadget or vehicle).
  2. (Singapore, colloquial, transitive, by extension) To embellish or redecorate.
    • 2009 February 11, Stephie’s Shop Mailing List[2] (Google Groups):
      [] I've 'zhng-ed' the graphics and so it looks more like how it feels in my mind []