Shanghainese people
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: zɑ̃.hé.ɲɪɲ) also commonly referred to as Shanghaiers refers to the people whose families are from Shanghai
, China
, who can speak the Shanghainese
dialect of the Wu language. With the prosperity of Shanghai, more and more migrants have been moving to Shanghai for school and work which also creates "New Shanghainese". "New Shanghainese" are also contributing to the development of Shanghai, but face discrimination from local Shanghainese. There is also a significant minority of Shanghainese people living in Sydney
, Australia particularly in the suburbs of Ashfield
and Burwood
. As well as that, many Shanghainese have moved to large metropolitan areas including but not limited to New York City
, Los Angeles
and settled in various suburbs. In Hong Kong
a lot of rich people are of Shanghai origin. They or their ancestors fled from Mainland China before the Communist Party took over the city in 1949. Some actors on the TVB
network, a television network based in Hong Kong
, are originally from Shanghai, such as Liza Wang
, Tracy Ip, and Natalie Tong
. As the city of Shanghai becomes increasingly globalized, and its population diversified, the definition of Shanghainese is getting fuzzier, though it remains a symbolic source of pride for many who identify with the label.
Shanghainese
Shanghainese , or the Shanghai language , is a dialect of Wu Chinese spoken in the city of Shanghai and the surrounding region. It is classified as part of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. Shanghainese, like other Wu dialects, is largely not mutually intelligible with other Chinese varieties...
: zɑ̃.hé.ɲɪɲ) also commonly referred to as Shanghaiers refers to the people whose families are from Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, who can speak the Shanghainese
Shanghainese
Shanghainese , or the Shanghai language , is a dialect of Wu Chinese spoken in the city of Shanghai and the surrounding region. It is classified as part of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. Shanghainese, like other Wu dialects, is largely not mutually intelligible with other Chinese varieties...
dialect of the Wu language. With the prosperity of Shanghai, more and more migrants have been moving to Shanghai for school and work which also creates "New Shanghainese". "New Shanghainese" are also contributing to the development of Shanghai, but face discrimination from local Shanghainese. There is also a significant minority of Shanghainese people living in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia particularly in the suburbs of Ashfield
Ashfield, New South Wales
Ashfield is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Ashfield is about 9 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the Municipality of Ashfield.The official name for the...
and Burwood
Burwood, New South Wales
Burwood is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Burwood is located 12 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of Burwood Council....
. As well as that, many Shanghainese have moved to large metropolitan areas including but not limited to 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...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and settled in various suburbs. In 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...
a lot of rich people are of Shanghai origin. They or their ancestors fled from Mainland China before the Communist Party took over the city in 1949. Some actors on the TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
network, a television network based in 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...
, are originally from Shanghai, such as Liza Wang
Liza Wang
Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva, actress and MC in Hong Kong. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle...
, Tracy Ip, and Natalie Tong
Natalie Tong
Natalie Tong Si Wing is a TVB actress. Before becoming an actress, Natalie was once a model. Natalie once studied in Methodist College.-Films:-TV series:-Awards and nominations:Awards...
. As the city of Shanghai becomes increasingly globalized, and its population diversified, the definition of Shanghainese is getting fuzzier, though it remains a symbolic source of pride for many who identify with the label.
See also
- ShanghaiShanghaiShanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
- Chinese peopleChinese peopleThe term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
- Han ChineseHan ChineseHan Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
- Cantonese peopleCantonese peopleThe Cantonese people are Han people whose ancestral homes are in Guangdong, China. The term "Cantonese people" would then be synonymous with the Bun Dei sub-ethnic group, and is sometimes known as Gwong Fu Jan for this narrower definition...
- Taiwanese peopleTaiwanese peopleTaiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...