Hakka

/ˈhɑːkə/ noun

Definition

A member of a Chinese ethnic group originating from North China who migrated southward, or the language/dialect spoken by this group.

Etymology

From Hakka Chinese meaning 'guest people' (客家), reflecting their historical status as migrants into southern China during various periods. The name acknowledges their outsider status in the regions where they settled.

Kelly Says

Hakka people spread across China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, developing a unique culture that blended northern and southern Chinese traditions—their name literally means they were always 'guests' wherever they went.

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