啉
lim
To drink in Hokkien is 啉 (lim).
The verb 啉 is used to describe the action of consuming liquid through the mouth.
Meaning: consume liquid through the mouth (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is lim.
Did you know?
- In Hokkien, 啉 is used for both 'drinking' and 'smoking'. You can use the word to describe the act of inhaling from a pipe or cigarette.
- A common Hokkien phrase 啉茶 (lim-té) means 'drinking tea', but it is often used as a general invitation to socialize or have a chat, regardless of whether tea is served.
- In traditional medicine contexts, the phrase 啉藥 (lim-io̍k) is used for 'taking medicine', even if the medicine is a pill or powder that is swallowed rather than a liquid.
Examples in context
- 你啉咖啡無？lí lim ka-pi án?Do you drink coffee?
- 啉熱茶比較好。lim jia̍t-tê koh hó.Drinking hot tea is better.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting at a cafe.
- 佳怡 Chia-yi建宏, 你欲啉啥？Jiàn-hóng, lí beh lim siá?Jian-hong, what do you want to drink?
- 建宏 Kian-hong我欲啉一杯冰茶。uá beh lim it-pue bing-têI want to drink a glass of iced tea.
- 佳怡 Chia-yi好, 我也欲啉茶。hó, uá iā beh lim têOkay, I want to drink tea too.
- 建宏 Kian-hong那我們現在去啉吧。na-siá lán hiàn-zài khì lim-paThen let's go drink now.
