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Southern Min in Malay

min selatan

Southern Min in Malay: min selatan, minnan. In English, Southern Min means a group of local languages of Min Chinese, which can trace their origins to southern Fujian province, China.

Malay words for Southern Min

the language
min selatan, minnan

English meaning of Southern Min

  1. proper noun A group of local languages of Min Chinese, which can trace their origins to southern Fujian province, China.
  2. proper noun Hokkien, including Amoy, Taiwanese Hokkien and other varieties in Southeast Asia.
  3. proper noun The varieties of Hokkien spoken in mainland China, usually as opposed to Taiwanese Taigi spoken in Taiwan.

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Questions about Southern Min in Malay

What is the meaning of Southern Min in Malay?
Southern Min in Malay is min selatan, minnan.
Apakah maksud Southern Min dalam bahasa Melayu?
Southern Min: min selatan, minnan.
What does Southern Min mean in English?
Southern Min means a group of local languages of Min Chinese, which can trace their origins to southern Fujian province, China.

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