My chinee friend
Meaning: Chinese person
slang
beginner
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Chinese person
What does "My chinee friend" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"My chinee friend" means "Chinese person" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "My chinee friend"?
"My chinee friend" is pronounced "chy-NEE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "My chinee friend"?
"My chinee friend" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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