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Ah Beng Ah Lian

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代指社会上教育程度较低、言行举止粗俗或游荡不羁的中青年男女。也称“阿成阿花”。

DEFINITION

Noun

Young men and women in society who are less educated and behave in a crass or uninhibited manner. Also known in Chinese as “阿成阿花”.

由来
  • 源自福建话 ah beng 与 ah lian。
  • 阿明阿莲喜欢追求名牌，爱好夸张的装扮与颜色，身上也常见纹身。
  • 他们有自己的生活方式，一般重义气，愿意为兄弟两肋插刀、出生入死。
  • 他们跟别人说话时一般会掺杂华语、英语及方言。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “阿明阿莲” originated from the terms ah beng and ah lian in Hokkien.
  • “阿明阿莲” like going after branded goods, dress flamboyantly, and often sport tattoos.
  • They have their own way of living, marked by fierce loyalty to their tribe.
  • They are willing to put themselves at risk, including jeopardising their own lives, for their friends.
  • They usually speak in a mix of Mandarin, English and Chinese dialects.
例句
买票进场的观众，没有“包”是很有艺术修养的评论员，他们可以是家庭主妇，也可以是“阿明阿莲”，但只要他们掏钱买票观剧赏乐，他们就有权提出他们的看法，你不能说“哦！你不是专家，你不懂。”（《联合早报》， 7/7/1999）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Not everyone who comes for the shows is an art connoisseur. There are also housewives and Ah Bengs and Ah Lians. But as long as they’ve paid to see the show, they’re entitled to voice their views. You can’t say, “Oh, you’re not an expert. You don’t understand it.” (Lianhe Zaobao, 7/7/1999)
参考资料
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