Dapeng dialect
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Dapeng dialect is a Chinese dialect that was originally only spoken on the Dapeng Peninsula
. By the Chinese diaspora, the dialect has spread to places with large population people who are originally from Dapeng. Hong Kong
, Randstad
, Portsmouth
and New York City
today have a lot of Dapeng dialect speakers.
The dialect is a form of junhua and was therefore used by soldiers in Dapeng Fortress. It is a mix of Cantonese and Hakka.
Dapeng Peninsula
Dapeng Peninsula or Dapengbandao is a peninsula in the east of Longgang district, that lies in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Dapengbandao consists of the subdistricts Kuichong, Dapeng and Nan'ao. The peninsula is surrounded in the southwest by Mirs Bay and in the northeast by Daya Bay....
. By the Chinese diaspora, the dialect has spread to places with large population people who are originally from Dapeng. Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Randstad
Randstad
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, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
and New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
today have a lot of Dapeng dialect speakers.
The dialect is a form of junhua and was therefore used by soldiers in Dapeng Fortress. It is a mix of Cantonese and Hakka.