Hakka
Americannoun
plural
Hakkas,plural
Hakka-
a member of a Chinese people originally of northern China, now widely distributed throughout southeastern China, in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and in Southeast Asia.
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the Chinese language spoken by the Hakka.
Example Sentences
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The Cantonese migrants worked in carpentry and the ship-fitting industry, while the Hakka Chinese worked in the tannery and food business.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023
Hakka House Chinese Cuisine in Bellevue: “Add Hakka House in Bellevue to the sad list of closings,” Seattle Times reader Yvette wrote in to say.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023
The awards celebrate not only Mandopop but also artists singing in Taiwanese - also known as Hokkien - Hakka and indigenous languages, a visible sign of the government's efforts to promote tongues other than Mandarin.
From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2023
Chili chicken, for example, is a Hakka dish tailored to the tastes and ingredients of India, spices and all.
From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023
"That case," grumbled the captain, "we'd better signal your Hakka boat, and clear out."
From Dragon's blood by Rideout, Henry Milner
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