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Cantonese is spoken by ethnic Chinese in Portugal who originate from Macau, the most established Chinese community in the nation with a presence dating back to the 16th century and Portuguese colonialism. Since the late-20th century, however, Mandarin- and Wu-speaking migrants from mainland China have outnumbered those from Macau, although ...
Cantonese language, variety of Chinese spoken by more than 55 million people in Guangdong and southern Guangxi provinces of China, including the important cities of Canton, Hong Kong, and Macau. Throughout the world it is spoken by some 20 million more. In Vietnam alone, Cantonese (Yue) speakers.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 21, 2018 · Cantonese is a language widely spoken in China and particularly in the province of Guangdong where it is recognized as the lingua franca. The language gets its name from the Canton which is the traditional name for the city of Guangzhou.
- Joseph Kiprop
- Guangdong Province. The first region of China that we will talk about is the southern region, mainly the Guangdong province, also known as the Canton Province of Kwangtung.
- Guangxi. Guangxi is officially known as Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR). It is also located in the Southern part of China, and it is also the most populous autonomous region in the country.
- Hong Kong. Hong Kong is officially known as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. It is a special administrative region of China found in the eastern Pearl River Delta located in South China.
- Macau. Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Being a former Portuguese colony, you’ll hear locals speaking Cantonese, Chinese, and Portuguese.
The Cantonese people (廣府人; 广府人; gwong fu jan; Gwóngfú Yàhn) or Yue people (粵人; 粤人; jyut jan; Yuht Yàhn), are a Han Chinese subgroup originating from or residing in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi (collectively known as Liangguang or, with other regions, Lingnan), in southern mainland China.
Cantonese is primarily spoken in the southern region of China, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi, as well as in the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. Within these regions, there are several cities that are known for their strong Cantonese-speaking populations.
Where is Cantonese Spoken? Cantonese is spoken in the southern Chinese provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi and also in Hong Kong and Macau. Cantonese is also widely spoken by overseas Chinese all around the world with some of the largest communities in Southeast Asia.
