giok

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See also: gio̍k

Hokkien

For pronunciation and definitions of giok – see 逐 (“to chase; to pursue; gradually; one by one; etc.”).
(This term is the pe̍h-ōe-jī form of 逐).

Indonesian

Etymology

From Hokkien 玉 (gio̍k). Compare Thai หยก (yòk), Lao ຢົກ (yok).

Pronunciation

Noun

giok (plural giok-giok)

  1. jade

Further reading

Javanese

Etymology

Ultimately from Hokkien 玉 (gio̍k).

Noun

giok

  1. jade
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