Tân Gia Ba
[tən˧˧ zaː˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) Singaporean
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cao Tiến đã nhận lời một ông trùm người Nhật để đối phó với vua cờ bạc Tân Gia Ba Trần Kim Thành, sau đó ông trùm người Nhật đã nhờ Long Ngũ (Hướng Hoa Cường) bảo vệ cho Cao Tiến.Ko Chun listens to a Japanese tycoon and confronts Singaporean gambling master Chan Kam-sing, after which the Japanese tycoon asks Dragon (Charles Heung) to accompany Ko Chun for protection.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “Tân Gia Ba” mean?
(adjective) Singaporean
Is “Tân Gia Ba” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.