to Kulumb Before studying abroad, I thought that everyone here speaks English and doesn’t understand Chinese, but it is so common to understand Chinese after coming. It is obvious that the call "Malay , Malay" is very easy to call, but once I call the local Chinese friend "Malay " but I get a look? It is clearly a tropical country, but what's wrong with wearing a cold jacket when going out? There are many more, which of the following things you only know after studying in Kuala Lumpur or Malaysia ?
Malays are not necessarily Malays
Maybe everyone is accustomed to referring to Malaysia as "Malays", and Malaysians are naturally "Malays", but if you call local Chinese friends "Malays", you will definitely be rolling your eyes. Malays are races, referring to Malay , not Chinese, and other races are collectively called "Malaysians" or "Malaysians" in Malaysia, so don't call Chinese friends around you "Malays" anymore!
In addition, don’t call Malaysian Chinese "Malaysia". At this time, you will not just roll your eyes.
Chinese people here can have many languages
Malaysians have many ethnic groups and many languages. Each Malaysian knows at least three languages - official language Malay , English and their own native language, while some Chinese people also know their own dialects, such as Guangdong, Fujian, Chaozhou or Hakka . It is common for people who know four or five languages. When domestic students come here, they may have the opportunity to meet locals who speak their hometown language with similar accents!
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There are many cars in big cities, and bicycles are rare
There are many cars on the road in Kuala Lumpur. Everyone basically drives when traveling, and even students who are accredited have a driver's license and drive to and from get out of class by themselves. There are very few people who rely on walking, and bicycles are even rare in big cities. The main locations in Kuala Lumpur are connected by light rail, making it very convenient to take a taxi. If the journey exceeds one kilometer and there is no shade along the way, it is recommended to take an umbrella or free ride, because the weather in Malaysia is hot, walking for one kilometer on hot days is very tiring.
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Whenever you reach the legal age, you will take the car test
Because of the popularity of cars, it is very common for young people here to take the driver's license as soon as they reach the legal age (17 years old). It is even more common for college students to drive to and from classes by themselves. Even if you don’t have the ability to own your own car, you will take a driver’s license first, and you will definitely have the chance to come in handy later.
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Outdoor hot and indoor cold, the contrast is very large
Malaysia is a tropical country, everyone is mentally prepared for the hot weather here, but don’t just prepare cool summer clothes and put on a cold-proof jacket. Malaysians are never rude when turning on air conditioning. Generally, indoor air conditioners are set at 16-18 degrees Celsius. You really need a coat to prevent cold. In fact, it often rains in Malaysia in the evening to dispel heat, and the rainy season is not as hot as imagined. In addition, the average temperature of popular plateau tourist destinations such as Genting and Cameron is only 18 degrees Celsius. If you plan to visit these places, don’t forget to bring a coat.
Drinking coffee is the culture here
Most Malaysians must have a cup of coffee every morning, and a cup of afternoon tea, and a cup of tea in the evening. Traditional Malaysian coffee mainly adds condensed milk, which has a smooth taste. The cafes that have emerged in recent years mainly use Western coffee, while tea is mainly drunk in Mamazha. "Sautama" is one of the most popular nightlife here. If you study in Malaysia, you will inevitably be invited by local friends to "Sautama" to "Sautama". Please accept the invitation to experience this authentic culture!
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Your roommate should have Meilu
If your roommate is Malaysian, it is very likely that his kitchen food will have Meilu. Milo is a must-have "family treasure" for every family in Malaysia. In addition to making drinks, you can also sprinkle them on bread (must be drizzled with condensed milk first), or be used to make various desserts.Meilu is also a childhood memory of many Malaysians. Why not ask your friends if they ate like this when they were young?
Kuala Lumpur is a very interesting place to study abroad. It has a variety of races, allowing you to experience many foreign cultures, but you can find familiar Chinese culture; the city here is highly gathered, and you can use familiar Chinese or dialects to talk to locals anytime and anywhere, without language barriers; and Malaysia is a famous food paradise, with low life consumption and friendly people, so you can easily adapt to life here.
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