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About Teochew
Singaporean Teochew traces its roots to the eight Teochew-speaking counties of Guangdong's historic Chaozhou Prefecture. While it belongs to the Southern Min language family alongside Hokkien and Hainanese, Teochew stands out with its unique vocabulary and tonal system, and is spoken by the second largest subgroup of Chinese Singaporeans. Its melodic, rhythmic cadence is so striking that many Singaporeans liken it to singing.
Due to extensive language contact, Teochew in Singapore has been influenced by Hokkien, Malay, and English, evolving into a distinct variant that serves as a testament to the island's diverse history. More than just a language, Teochew represents a proud and vibrant ethno-cultural identity that has profoundly shaped Singapore's heritage.
Culture in the App
Hundreds of thousands of Singaporeans have Teochew roots. Almost no resources teach the local version. We're building one.
Teochew at the Table
The Teochew that lives in the kitchen and at the table.
Everyday Teochew
The Teochew people use with each other, not the textbook version.
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