As a Cantonese, I don't mind my hometown Guangzhou is no longer a "first-tier city". We prefer a low-key and peaceful living style.
@三脚猫部队10 ай бұрын
其实就三个字,要有烟火气。
@sanyomoto502910 ай бұрын
作为顺德人,平静和富裕我都要
@johng.k.602710 ай бұрын
不能同意更多
@hackashaq810 ай бұрын
Does Guangzhou still speak Cantonese
@dericklee795110 ай бұрын
still speak. but just only for the elders. new younger generation they most speck mandarin rather than cantonese, that's a pathetic truth in today's Guangzhou. As a local, I am so shame of it.@@hackashaq8
As a Cantonese American, the diminishing presence of Cantonese in Guangzhou deeply saddens me. To me, Cantonese is not merely a dialect but a rich, full-fledged language with its own unique syntax, vocabulary, and cultural significance. This language embodies a distinct heritage and identity, reflecting centuries of history and traditions. Its decline is not just a loss of a linguistic form but a fading of cultural richness and diversity. Cantonese has its own literature, art, and even cinema, which have contributed significantly to the cultural tapestry of not only Guangzhou but the broader Chinese diaspora. Watching this language lose its vibrancy and prevalence in its own homeland is disheartening, as each language, including Cantonese, serves as a vital conduit of cultural expression and historical narrative.
@Laggie749 ай бұрын
100% agree. It's very sad. 😢 The goal of the government is to extinguish all local cultures and languages, so that it's easier to then to rule and brainwash.
@Mhow-ib6kq9 ай бұрын
So is Hakka and chewchao
@allinus20128 ай бұрын
This reflection speaks to a universal challenge of maintaining linguistic diversity in a rapidly changing world, where languages are often a marker of cultural identity and history.
We are so proud of our Cantonese heritage. There are a lot of overseas Cantonese. We will keep our culture to be passed along to future generations. Cantonese is a lively way of speaking.
I guess a short stay of 6 days does not warrant so many conclusions that the host made though the host makes it clear that it is his feeling or impression. I am native Hong Kong people and we are not proud of living in a crazy expensive city if it is what the host define a so called first tier city.