Taiwanese
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- noun
- /taɪwəˈniːz/
- All instructions were in Mandarin Chinese, although the Taiwanese had two main dialects and nine tribal languages, which were spoken by different groups in different locations.
- speak Taiwanese
Examples
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My daughter, who was also Canadian born, can speak Mandarin and Taiwanese.
Academic text (2018) -
Popular KMT leaders of mainland origin had been studying Taiwanese, and when the campaign formally began, several of them toured the island making speeches in that dialect.
Academic text (1992) -
"Due to the cultural difference, Taiwanese might not understand the phrase 'suddenly it all clicks.'"
Academic text (2009) -
"Soong spoke in Taiwanese at many rallies, stressing the fact that Taiwan was his home (even though he came from the mainland when he was young).
Academic text (1995) -
She spoke loudly in Taiwanese, proclaiming the blandness of American food and the cleanliness of some public restrooms.
Fiction book (1993) -
When visiting Taiwan, I was eager to learn some basic Taiwanese phrases to communicate with locals.
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His grandmother often shared stories in Taiwanese, which helped him connect with his cultural roots.
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At the festival, I enjoyed traditional music performed in Taiwanese, showcasing the region's rich heritage.
Synonyms
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A Chinese dialect spoken in Xiamen and by Chinese communities in Southeast Asia
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A Chinese language spoken in Fujian province and by many overseas communities, also called Hokkien
A Chinese language spoken mainly in Taiwan and Fujian, also called Hokkien or Minnan
A group of Chinese dialects spoken mainly in Fujian province and by Chinese abroad, also called Hokkien or Minnan
A Chinese dialect spoken in Fujian province and by Chinese people abroad
A Chinese language spoken in southern Fujian and Taiwan
A group of Chinese dialects that people speak in Fujian province, for example Hokkien
A form of Chinese spoken in Fujian province and by people who moved to other countries
A form of Chinese people speak in Fujian province and nearby areas, also called Hokkien or Min Nan
A group of Chinese dialects spoken in Fujian and southeast China
A group of Chinese dialects spoken mainly in Fujian, like Hokkien and Teochew
A group of Chinese languages spoken mainly in Fujian province and nearby parts of southeast China
Compounds
A Chinese language spoken mainly in Taiwan and Fujian, also called Hokkien or Minnan
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Taiwanese for the language comes from Taiwan + -ese, just like Chinese, so it names the forms of Chinese spoken in Taiwan. It especially refers to the Minnan form often called Hokkien, which is why we use Taiwanese to mean that local language.