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Shanghainese

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People in Shanghai have a special way to talk.

Varieties of of the Wu Chinese (English).png
Varieties of of the Wu Chinese (English).png
It is called Shanghainese. Many people use it to feel close to home. It sounds different from other ways to talk. People work hard to keep it alive. Do you know how to say hello in a new way?

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Varieties of of the Wu Chinese (English).png
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Subdivisions of the Shanghai branch of...
File:Shanghai Phonetic Symbols.jpg
Shanghai Phonetic Symbols.jpg
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