Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Yue

Yue

9.9
A group of Chinese dialects, including Cantonese, spoken in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and nearby areas
  • noun
translation icon : yue
  • Yue is one of the major language groups in southern China.

Examples

  • Many people in Hong Kong speak Yue as their first language.

  • The Yue dialect has several unique tones.

  • Linguists study Yue to understand the diversity of Chinese dialects.

  • Many overseas Chinese communities speak Yue as their first language.

  • Yue is the primary language spoken in many households across Guangdong province.

  • In Hong Kong, Yue is not only a means of communication but also a part of the local culture.

  • The Yue dialects are known for their rich vocabulary and distinct pronunciation.

Synonyms

Yue dialect
vsYue
9.8

A type of Chinese like Cantonese spoken in Guangdong and Hong Kong

is the broader group term covering multiple dialects including that variety

Compounds

Yue dialect
9.8

A type of Chinese like Cantonese spoken in Guangdong and Hong Kong

Surface Forms

Yue singular
Yues plural

Etymology

The word Yue comes from an old Chinese name for the people and region around Guangdong and Hong Kong. It is the name for the group of southern Chinese dialects that includes Cantonese, so Yue basically means 'Cantonese and related southern Chinese speech'.