Taishanese

Origin

Taishan + -ese. From the Putonghua pronouncation for pinyin as Taishan

Full definition of Taishanese

Proper noun

1. Chinese dialect spoken in the greater Taishan area of Guangdong Province, China; a dialect of Yue Chinese (Cantonese).

Noun

1. A person who speaks the dialect of Taishanese
2. A person from the area; or descended from people of the area of greater Taishan in Guangdong Province, China;

Adjective

1. pertaining to the area of greater Taishan of Guangdong Province, China; its people; their descendants; the main dialect of the region

Synonyms

• Toisanese, Toishanese, Hoisanese