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Hakka

Hakka

9.0
A person from a Chinese ethnic group mainly in southeastern China and Taiwan
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑːkə/
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  • In Taiwan, the Hakka people have maintained their cultural traditions while also integrating into modern society.

Examples

  • There were a few Ibans and Bidayuhs who married the locals at these new villages, but overall these were Hakka villages, and the population remained approximately the same as it was in 1965, averaging 3,000 residents in each new village.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The Hakka are known for their distinctive cuisine, which includes special dishes like stuffed tofu.

  • Hakka voters no doubt identified with President Lee more than with the idea of voting for a Taiwanese of Fukien origin.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Many members of the Hakka community celebrate their unique cultural heritage through traditional festivals.

Compounds

Hakka dialect
9.9

A form of Chinese that Hakka people speak in southeast China and many other countries

Surface Forms

Hakka singular
Hakkas plural

Etymology

Hakka comes from the Chinese name Kèjiā (客家), which means 'guest' and 'family'; the name was given to people who moved into new areas, so Hakka refers to a group of Chinese people known for their shared history and traditions.