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The largest Min Chinese variety, spoken in Fujian and Taiwan and across the Hokkien-speaking diaspora of Southeast Asia. The basis of Taiwanese Hokkien and a major contributor to Singaporean Hokkien.
Hakka
Also known as: Kèjiā huà
A Sinitic language spoken across pockets of southern China and Taiwan by the Hakka diaspora communities. Around 35 million speakers, with major communities in Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Hakka?
Hakka is a dialect of the Hakka language.
Where is Hakka spoken?
Hakka is primarily spoken in China, Taiwan.
Which region is Hakka associated with?
Hakka is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Hakka known by other names?
Yes — Hakka is also referred to as Kèjiā huà.
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