唐話

See also: 唐话

Chinese

Tang dynasty (618–907)
spoken words; speech; dialect
spoken words; speech; dialect; language; talk; conversation; what someone said
 
trad. (唐話)
simp. (唐话)

Pronunciation


Noun

唐話

  1. (dated or informal, especially overseas) Chinese language

Usage notes

Often specifically refers to the Cantonese language when used by (overseas) Cantonese people.

Synonyms

Japanese

Kanji in this term
とう
Grade: S

Grade: 2
on'yomi

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [to̞ːβ̞a̠]

Noun

(とう)() • (tōwaたうわ (tauwa)?

  1. (obsolete, Edo) spoken vernacular Chinese