For instance, the Chinese word “积极” (jījí), meaning “active” or “enthusiastic,” is represented in Beijing sign language by the sign for “chicken,” as the two words sound similar in standard spoken ...
The portal adds that the Chingay is derived from the Chinese word zhuangyi, which means “the art of costume and masquerade” in Hokkien. The modern Chingay parade in Singapore – a multi-cultural affair ...