northern min

Questions

What does northern min mean?

A variety of Min Chinese, spoken in northern Fujian, represented by the Jian'ou dialect.

Where does northern min come from?

Partial calque of Chinese 閩北語 /闽北语 (mǐnběiyǔ).

How to pronounce northern min

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “northern min”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “northern min” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.