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What is the dialect spoken in Hong Kong?
Chinese
English
Hong Kong/Official languages
What language is most widely spoken in Hong Kong seen as an essential part of the identity of Hong Kongers?
Mo was referring to the fact that in recent years, Hong Kong’s evening news has been broadcasted in Mandarin, China’s national language, even though the vast majority of Hong Kongers speak Cantonese.
How many dialects are there in Hong Kong?
The geographical element of this diversity can be seen in the Hong Kong Language Maps. Statistics for the 27 self-reported spoken languages/dialects reported in the 2011 Census, can be found in the report: Language Use, Proficiency and Attitudes in Hong Kong.
What language is primarily spoken in Hong Kong?
Overall, it is primarily spoken by native Hong Kong language (Cantonese) speakers. Therefore, although it is called Hong Kong English, it is not only spoken in Hong Kong. People who come from Macau, Guangzhou , or whose first language is Cantonese speak it.
What are languages of Hong Kong?
Chinese and English are both official languages of Hong Kong under the Hong Kong Basic Law (article 9) and the Official Languages Ordinance (chapter 5 of the Laws of Hong Kong). No law stipulates choice of spoken Chinese dialect .
Do they speak Mandarin or Cantonese in Hong Kong?
Cantonese is effectively the official language in hong kong and macau, and the most common chinese spoken overseas. Mandarin is a dialect from the north, likely only to be spoken by people who need to deal business with northern china.
Do people in Hong Kong speak English?
Do People in Hong Kong Speak English. Hong Kong is an official language in Hong Kong so all official signs and announcements are in bothCantonese and English. All government officials, including police officers and immigration officials are required to have a communicative level of English, and, by in large they do.