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Hokkien (/ ˈ h ɒ k i ɛ n / HOK-ee-en, US also / ˈ h oʊ k i ɛ n / HOH-kee-en) is a variety of the Southern Min languages, native to and originating from the Minnan region, in the southeastern part of Fujian in southeastern mainland China.
The Hoklo people (Chinese: 福佬人; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ho̍h-ló-lâng) are a Han Chinese subgroup who speak Hokkien, a Southern Min language, or trace their ancestry to southeastern Fujian in China, and known by various related terms such as Banlam people (閩南人; Bân-lâm-lâng), Minnan people, or more commonly in Southeast Asia as the ...
Minnan culture or Hokkien/Hoklo culture (Hokkien Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Bân-lâm bûn-hòa; Chinese: 閩南 文化), also considered as the Mainstream Southern Min Culture, refers to the culture of the Hoklo people, a group of Han Chinese people who have historically been the dominant demographic in the province of Fujian (called "Hokkien" in the ...
- Hokkien, the largest Chinese subgroup in Malaysia. WHERE THEY CAME FROM: The Hokkiens originated from the southern Fujian (or Min) province in China, particularly the cities of Quanzhou, Amoy (known as Xiamen today), and Zhangzhou.
- Cantonese, the second largest Chinese subgroup in Malaysia. WHERE THEY CAME FROM: The Cantonese originated from the Guangdong Province in China, particularly from Guangzhou, and Guangxi.
- Hakka, the third largest Chinese dialect group in Malaysia. WHERE THEY CAME FROM: Originally from northern China, the Hakkas migrated to the southeastern provinces of China such as Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, and Hainan before coming to Malaysia.
- Teochew. WHERE THEY CAME FROM: The Teochew people came from the Chaoshan region in east Guangdong, particularly from the city of Shantou. The Teochew people came from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong province.
Jul 24, 2022 · Do you want to learn more about the Hokkien language, one of the most widely spoken Chinese dialects in the world? Watch this video and discover its history, features, and varieties. You will also ...
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The History of the Hokkien People (Part 1) | The China History Podcast | Ep. 216. We’re back in ancient times once again, this time looking at the homeland of the Hokkien people. As we’ve...
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Mar 2, 2019 · We’re back in ancient times once again, this time looking at the homeland of the Hokkien people. Before we get into the Qing era diaspora, Laszlo focuses on how Fujian developed from a land populated by Yuè people to a part of Han Dynasty China with a focus on the Minyue Kingdom.
