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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), spoken by 88.9% of the population. It is used as a colloquial language in all areas of daily life, government, and administration.
In Hong Kong, Cantonese is the medium of instruction in schools, along with written English and written Chinese. As such, since the 1970s the percentage of Cantonese speakers in Hong Kong has risen to about 90%.
Chinese CharactersJyutpingEnglish & Other DefinitionsMainland Chinesemandarin戶口wu hau户口拗撬aau giuarguearguments (fights)吵架百家樂baak gaa lok百家乐波bo球Spoken in: China, USA, Malaysia, Canada, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore and Indonesia. First written: 17th century. Writing systems: Traditional Chinese script, Simplified Chinese script, Latin alphabet. Status: de facto official language in Hong Kong and Macau, and de facto provincial language in Guangdong Province.
Given the traditional predominance of Cantonese within Hong Kong, it is the de facto official spoken form of the Chinese language used in the Hong Kong Government and all courts and tribunals. It is also used as the medium of instruction in schools, alongside English.
Oct 31, 2017 · Cantonese. A majority, 89% of households in Hong Kong, speak Cantonese. This language has nine complicated tonal voices and a variety of complex expressions. In Hong Kong, the language maintains its traditional Chinese characters, although the mainland uses simplified characters.
- Mark Owuor Otieno
Across Hong Kong, Cantonese is the most commonly spoken language, with 96% of the population speaking it. Mandarin comes next at 48% and English at 46%. This makes the vast majority of Hong Kong's population bilingual. Because Hong Kong is a real mix of ethnicities and nationalities, you'll hear dozens of languages spoken on the streets.
Dec 10, 2021 · Hong Kong Cantonese permeates society from top to bottom and is used for nearly all sociolinguistic functions. by Keith Tse December 10, 2021. A flag-raising ceremony for the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on July 1, 2021. Photo: Hong Kong Government.
