Hong Kong Cantonese - Wikipedia
Cantonese is lingua franca of populations living in the Guangdong Province of mainland China, in the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau, as well as in many overseas Chinese communities.
Languages of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
The principal vernacular language of Hong Kong is standard Cantonese (Chinese: 粵語, 廣州話, 廣東話, 廣府話, 白話, 本地話), [9] spoken by 88.9% of the population. It is used as a colloquial language in all areas of daily life, government, and administration.
The eight best dishes in Hong Kong - BBC
From Tsim Chai Kee's prawn wonton noodles to char siu pork on rice at Sun Kwai Heung, head to these eight tried-and-tested spots to feast on beloved Cantonese classics. With around 17,000 places...
Cantonese culture - Wikipedia
Cantonese culture, or Lingnan culture, refers to the regional Chinese culture of the region of Lingnan: twin provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi, the names of which mean "eastern expanse" and "western expanse", respectively.
7 Cantonese Restaurants To Try Right Now In Hong Kong
May 21, 2024 · From delicately steamed fish, braised pork and barbecued meats to stir-fried noodles, double-boiled soups and universally beloved dim sum, there’s a world of delicious traditions to discover.
Hong Kong as the epicenter of Cantonese - Asia Times
Dec 10, 2021 · In this piece, I have tried to show that Hong Kong, being a predominantly Cantonese-speaking city where that language is used from top to bottom (sociolinguistically speaking), is especially powerful both for the maintenance of Cantonese as a unique and independent linguistic variety and the exportation of Cantonese to other parts of the world ...
Cantonese v Mandarin: When Hong Kong languages get political - BBC
When Hong Kong was handed back from the UK to China in 1997, only a quarter of the population spoke any Mandarin. Now, two decades later, that figure has nearly doubled. But even as people get...
Is Cantonese dying out in Hong Kong? - The Straits Times
Oct 4, 2024 · There are also growing fears that Cantonese in Hong Kong and Guangdong is a dying language with people abandoning it for English or Mandarin.
The language of Hong Kong: 7 key facts
Cantonese, spoken in Hong Kong, has a more complex phonology and six tones, while Mandarin, the official language of mainland China, has only four tones. These differences mean that each language has its own unique identity and characteristics. 4. The cultural influence of Cantonese that predominates as the language of Hong Kong
The best Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong - Time Out
Whether you're looking to sample some comforting classics or enjoy an exquisite Cantonese feast, here are some of the best places in Hong Kong.
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