Publisher's Synopsis
Proverbs are often figurative formulas, expressing a truth of experience or advice of practical wisdom.
With this book, you will discover these truths and advice of Chinese wisdom which will undoubtedly allow you to discover a glimpse of Chinese culture.
In addition to Standard Chinese, there are numerous spoken languages and dialects across different regions. Some of the major ones include:
- Cantonese (Yue): Spoken mainly in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- Shanghainese (Wu): Spoken in the Shanghai region and surrounding areas.
- Hakka: Spoken in various provinces, including Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan.
- Min (Hokkien, Fujianese): Spoken in Fujian Province, parts of Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
- Tibetan: Spoken in Tibet Autonomous Region.
- Uighur: Spoken by the Uighur ethnic group in Xinjiang.
