Bahasa Melayu

joss

Bahasa Melayu

English

joss stick, incense stick

A stick of incense that is burned for its smell or as an offering.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Nenek menyalakan joss di hadapan altar kecil itu.

    Grandmother lit the joss in front of the small altar.

  2. Bau joss memenuhi bilik sembahyang itu.

    The smell of joss filled the prayer room.

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What does “joss stick” mean in Malay?

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colok

It is a stick of incense.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.