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The Beijing dialect refers to the variety of Mandarin Chinese spoken in Beijing and its surrounding areas. The Beijing accent is the distinct way in which Beijingers speak Standard Mandarin. One of the most notable characteristics of the Beijing accent is the use of the ‘Erhuayin’ or the exaggerated ‘er’ sound that is added to many ...
The Beijing dialect (simplified Chinese: 北京话; traditional Chinese: 北京話; pinyin: Běijīnghuà), also known as Pekingese and Beijingese, is the prestige dialect of Mandarin spoken in the urban area of Beijing, China.
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Dec 24, 2019 · 倍儿 ‘Bei’r’ – ‘very’. While the term 倍儿 ( bei’r) exists everywhere in China, Mandarin speakers living outside the capital can often be thrown by its unfamiliar pronunciation. It’s a classic example of how Beijingers lean into their r’s.
Apr 27, 2020 · Best of Beijing Part 1: The Most Beautiful Places to See this Spring! Best of Beijing Part 2: The Best Places for Actively Exploring the Capital City! 撸串 lū chuàn – Mutton kebabs. As we enter summer and Beijing gets back to normal, we are reminded of the magical words 撸串 (or 撸串儿 lū chuàn ér if you use the Beijing accent).
Apr 10, 2023 · While the Beijing dialect shares many similarities with standard Mandarin, it also has unique words and phrases. For example, instead of saying " nǐ hǎo " (你好) for hello , people in Beijing might say " nǐ zēnme yàng " (你怎么样) instead.
Feb 28, 2019 · When you are finally sitting in the taxi, you will have the first encounter with one thing that will constantly accompany you during your stay in the city: the notorious Beijing Hua (北京话), that much-feared Beijing dialect! All the taxi drivers proudly speak it. You cannot escape from it.
Nov 23, 2016 · “Laoshi,’’ or “teacher,” can come out sounding “laoer.” In the 1930s, China’s Republican government began defining and promoting a common language for the country, referred to in English as...
