Phrase guide

Hokkien mee

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Singapore: /ˈhɒkjɛn ˈmiː/
  • Singapore: [hɒk̚˦.k˭jɛn˦˨ miː˨]

1

noun

Meaning 1

A typical Hokkien noodle dish

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

type of noodles (typically used in Hokkien cuisine)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Hokkien 福建麵 /福建面 (Hok-kiàn-mī). See also pancit langlang.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 福建麵 /福建面 — Translations
  • Chinese: 福建麵 /福建面 (Hok-kiàn-mī) — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 福建麵 /福建面 (Fújiàn miàn) — Translations