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Hakka

Pronunciation: /ˈhakə/

Definition of Hakka

noun (plural same or Hakkas)

  • 1a member of a people of SE China who migrated from the north during the 12th century.
  • 2 [mass noun] the dialect of Chinese spoken by the Hakka, with about 27 million speakers. Also called Kejia.

adjective

  • relating to the Hakka or their language: the Hakka language and culture

Origin:

from Chinese (Cantonese dialect) haàk ka 'stranger'

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