hokkianese

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hokkianese

A family speaks Hokkianese together at the dinner table.

Definition

Noun 1. A Chinese language variety: Hokkienese refers to any of the Sinitic language varieties originating from and spoken in Fujian (Fukien) Province, China. It is a major branch of the Min Chinese language family.

Usage
  • Hokkienese is used as a general term for the languages of Fujian. More specific terms like Amoy (Xiamen) or Taiwanese Hokkien are often used to refer to particular dialects within this group.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Examples
  • Hokkienese has many distinct dialects, each with unique pronunciations.
Advanced Usage
  • As a linguistic classification: In academic contexts, "Hokkienese" is used to categorize a group of related Min Nan dialects.
    • The study focused on the tonal system of Hokkienese.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hokkien: A more common, shorter synonym for Hokkienese.
  • Fujianese: A less common alternative name.
  • Min Nan (Southern Min): The broader linguistic subgroup to which Hokkienese belongs.
  • Taiwanese (Taiwanese Hokkien): The specific variety of Hokkienese spoken in Taiwan.
  • Amoy (Xiamen dialect): A prestige dialect of Hokkienese, often considered the standard.
Synonyms
  • Hokkien
  • Fukienese (archaic)
  • Min Nan language (in a broader sense)
Notes on Meaning
  • The term "Hokkienese" is an exonym (a name given by outsiders). Native speakers often refer to their language simply as Hokkien or by more local names.
  • It is important to distinguish Hokkienese from other Chinese language varieties like Mandarin (Putonghua) or Cantonese, as they are not mutually intelligible.
hokkianese

A family speaks Hokkianese together at the dinner table.

Noun
  1. any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province

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