Learn Taishanese Alphabet and Numbers: A Comprehensive Guide

Taishanese is a unique dialect of the Chinese language spoken by approximately 2 million people around the world. It is native to the Taishan region of Guangdong Province in southern China, and has also been carried by immigrants to Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.

Like other Chinese dialects, Taishanese has its own distinct alphabet and number system. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the Taishanese alphabet and numbers, making it easier for you to learn and understand this fascinating language.

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The Taishanese Alphabet

The Taishanese alphabet consists of 22 consonant and 14 vowel sounds, which are represented by unique characters. Consonant sounds are written using the same characters as Mandarin Chinese, but vowel sounds differ significantly.

Here is a table showing the Taishanese consonant and vowel sounds:

| Consonant | Mandarin Character | Taishanese Pronunciation | |---|---|---| | b | ㄅ | ba / bo | | c | ㄔ | chi / cho | | d | ㄉ | de / do | | f | ㄈ | fa / fo | | g | ㄍ | gai / go | | h | ㄏ | ha / ho | | j | ㄐ | ji / jo | | k | ㄎ | kai / ko | | l | ㄌ | lai / lo | | m | ㄇ | mai / mo | | n | ㄋ | nai / no | | p | ㄆ | pai / po | | q | ㄑ | qi / qo | | r | ㄖ | ri / ro | | s | ㄙ | sai / so | | t | ㄊ | tai / to | | v | ㄨ | wai / wo | | w | ㄨ | wu / wo | | x | ㄒ | xi / xo | | y | ㄧ | yi / yo | | z | ㄗ | zi / zo |

| Vowel | Mandarin Character | Taishanese Pronunciation | |---|---|---| | a | ㄚ | aa | | e | ㄝ | e | | i | ㄧ | i | | o | ㄛ | oo | | u | ㄨ | u | | ü | ㄩ | ue | | ö | ㄜ | eu | | ai | ㄞ | ai | | ao | ㄠ | au | | an | ㄢ | an | | en | ㄣ | en | | in | ㄧㄣ | in | | on | ㄨㄣ | un | | ang | ㄤ | ang | | eng | ㄥ | eng |

Taishanese Numbers

Taishanese numbers are written using a combination of Chinese characters and Roman numerals. Numbers from 1 to 9 are written using Chinese characters, while numbers from 10 onwards are written using Roman numerals followed by the word "sap" (meaning "ten").

Here is a table showing the Taishanese numbers from 1 to 100:

| Number | Chinese Character | Taishanese Pronunciation | |---|---|---| | 1 | 一 | yat | | 2 | 二 | yi | | 3 | 三 | saam | | 4 | 四 | sei | | 5 | 五 | ng | | 6 | 六 | luk | | 7 | 七 | chat | | 8 | 八 | baat | | 9 | 九 | gau | | 10 | 十 | sap | | 11 | 十一 | sap yat | | 12 | 十二 | sap yi | | 13 | 十三 | sap saam | | 14 | 十四 | sap sei | | 15 | 十五 | sap ng | | 16 | 十六 | sap luk | | 17 | 十七 | sap chat | | 18 | 十八 | sap baat | | 19 | 十九 | sap gau | | 20 | 二十 | yi sap | | 30 | 三十 | saam sap | | 40 | 四十 | sei sap | | 50 | 五十 | ng sap | | 60 | 六十 | luk sap | | 70 | 七十 | chat sap | | 80 | 八十 | baat sap | | 90 | 九十 | gau sap | | 100 | 一百 | yat baak |

Writing Taishanese

Taishanese can be written using various scripts, including the traditional Chinese character script, the simplified Chinese character script, and the Hanyu Pinyin romanization system. However, the traditional Chinese character script is the most widely used for writing Taishanese.

Learning the Taishanese alphabet and numbers is an essential step in understanding and communicating in this rich and vibrant language. By following the information provided in this guide, you can gain a solid foundation in the basics of Taishanese and take your language skills to the next level.

Whether you are interested in connecting with Taishanese-speaking communities, exploring the history and culture of Taishan, or simply expanding your knowledge of Chinese languages, understanding the Taishanese alphabet and numbers will enhance your journey.

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