Min dialect

Min Nan (Hokkien)

Also known as: Hokkien, Taiwanese

The largest Min Chinese variety, spoken in Fujian and Taiwan and across the Hokkien-speaking diaspora of Southeast Asia. The basis of Taiwanese Hokkien and a major contributor to Singaporean Hokkien.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Min Nan (Hokkien)?

Min Nan (Hokkien) is a dialect of Min.

Which region is Min Nan (Hokkien) associated with?

Min Nan (Hokkien) is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.

Is Min Nan (Hokkien) known by other names?

Yes — Min Nan (Hokkien) is also referred to as Hokkien, Taiwanese.