• The Mandarin term “贴士” is the transliteration of the English word “tips”. The term was initially coined by Hong Kong people based on the Cantonese pronunciation of the English word “tips”.The word “贴” in Cantonese has a similar pronunciation as “tip” while the “s” sound is similar to how the word “士” sounds in Cantonese. After the term “贴士” was coined, the new word along with its usage eventually spread to Singapore.  

• In Singapore, many locals often use the term “贴士” to express the meaning of “having insider information”.

Stuffed yourself with too much delicious food? For a healthier year ahead, we have prepared all the health tips you will ever need in the “Health is Wealth” column. Also, don’t miss out on our must-read New Year section “New Year Tips”. We have gathered useful information on how to select and prepare the ingredients for your Chinese New Year dishes, as well as tips on how to carry out your spring cleaning. There is also information on your zodiac predictions for the year, and on the customs practiced by different dialect groups. (Lianhe Zaobao, 13/01/2020)

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