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shanghai dialect

 

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Noun shanghai dialect has 1 sense
  1. Wu, Wu dialect, Shanghai dialect - a dialect of Chinese spoken in the Yangtze delta
    --1 is a kind of Chinese

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Shanghai Dialect

Description:

The Shanghai dialect, also known as Shanghainese, is a language variety spoken in Shanghai, China. It is a member of the Wu Chinese language family and is the main local language in Shanghai.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1: Spoken Language

The Shanghai dialect is primarily used as a spoken language by the local population in Shanghai, and it differs significantly from Standard Mandarin.

Example Sentence:

"Can you speak the Shanghai dialect? I find it fascinating how different it sounds from Mandarin."

Sense 2: Cultural Significance

The Shanghai dialect plays a crucial role in Shanghai's culture, literature, and performing arts.

Example Sentence:

"In traditional Shanghainese storytelling, the performers often use the Shanghai dialect to evoke an authentic local atmosphere."

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