Phrase guide

chai tow kway

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of turnip cake (often particularly referring to stir-fried preparation popular in South East Asia)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: carrot cake, radish cake, turnip cake

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Teochew 菜頭粿 /菜头粿 (cai3 tao5 guê2) and Hokkien 菜頭粿 /菜头粿 (chhài-thâu-kóe).