mui4 jyun6梅縣梅县
Jyutpingmui4 jyun6
Yalemùih yuhn
Definition
Meixian, a district of Meizhou, Guangdong, China where Hakka is the main language.
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How it's used
Meixian is widely recognized as a cultural hub for the Hakka people. When mentioning it in conversation, locals often associate it with specific regional delicacies like salt baked chicken or stuffed tofu. It is rarely used in casual speech unless discussing ancestral roots or travel plans.
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