giok

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

• IPA^(key): [ˈɡjɔʔ], [ˈɡjɔk]

Noun

giok (plural giok-giok)

1. jade

Further reading

• “giok” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.

Javanese

Etymology

Ultimately from Hokkien 玉 (gio̍k).

Noun

giok

1. jade