Medan Chinese People

The Medan Chinese are a vibrant community in North Sumatra, Indonesia, known for their distinct cultural identity. Primarily descended from Hokkien, Hakka, and Cantonese immigrants, they speak a unique dialect, Medan Hokkien, which is widely spoken and heavily influenced by local Malay and Indonesian languages. The following are some characteristics of the Medan Chinese people.

Mae3dan1 Teng3lang2 si3 ce3kai2 uan1 In4ni2 Sumut ay1 tua3 sia3hoi3, chut4mia2 i1 ay1 te3piayt3 horng3siork1. Tua3por3hun3 si3 Hork4kiayn3, Khaek4, kak3 Korng1hu4 lang2, i1lang2 korng4 ce3hang3 te3piayt3 ay1 ua3 kio3co4 Mae3dan1 Hork4kiayn3, u3 cin3 cay3 pun4tay3 Ma3lai2 ua3 kak3 In4ni2 ua3 ayng1hiorng4. Lau3kha1 si3 kui4na3kai2 Mae3dan1 Teng3lang2 ay1 te3piayt3.

Foodie = su3ka4 ciak1

Good at doing business =  gau3 co4 sayng3li4

Rich = ho4giak1

Talkative = chorng3hay1

Manipulative = lau3cua2

Nosy = kay3po3chiang1

Generous = khorng4khai3

Braggart = hau1liayn4

Bold/Fearless = kau3 bin3phoi2