🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

광동어

Native Script:한국어 한글

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gwangdon-eo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Yue/jyœ̂/
nounadjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"월어는 중국 남부에서 널리 쓰이는 언어입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A major branch of Sinitic languages spoken in southern China, of which Cantonese is the most widely known and prestigious variety.

    "Linguists classify Yue as having nine distinct tones to preserve semantic differentiation."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the Yue languages, culture, or the historical region of Lingnan.

    "Traditional Yue cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its emphasis on the fresh, natural flavors of ingredients."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the historical Chinese name 越 or 粵, referring to ancient peoples inhabiting southern China and northern Vietnam. Over centuries, the term evolved to specifically designate the major Sinitic language group spoken predominantly in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau.

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