fuk1 zau1 waa2福州話福州话
Jyutpingfuk1 zau1 waa2
Yalefūk jāu wá
Definition
Fuzhou dialect; the Fuzhounese language.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Min Dong language variety spoken in Fuzhou, which is distinct from the Cantonese spoken in Hong Kong. It is often used in the context of identifying the regional background of immigrants or specific community groups. Because it is mutually unintelligible with Cantonese, it is frequently described as a foreign or difficult language by native Cantonese speakers.
Examples
His family usually speaks Fuzhou dialect.
Related words
Common phrases
speak Fuzhou dialect
listen to Fuzhou dialect
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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