Learn these four Taiwanese Hokkien words(Taigi) to shock your Taiwanese friends!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the speaker introduces some Hokkien words commonly used in Taiwan, despite Mandarin being the official language. They highlight the cultural significance and everyday use of Hokkien, especially among younger generations. Examples include terms for describing bad behavior, stupidity, and good stuff. The speaker emphasizes the integration of Hokkien into Mandarin and encourages viewers to learn these words to better connect with Taiwanese culture. They also mention adding Hokkien phrases to their Mandarin learning course to provide a more authentic Taiwanese language experience.
Takeaways
- 😀 Introduction to Hokkien, a language spoken in Taiwan alongside Mandarin Chinese.
- 🗣️ Taiwan has multiple languages including Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, and various Aboriginal languages.
- 😞 The speaker notes that fewer young people know how to speak Hokkien today.
- 🔄 It's common in Taiwan to switch between Mandarin and Hokkien in conversation.
- 💬 Example of Hokkien phrase: When someone behaves badly, you can say 'oh'.
- ⏰ Example of Hokkien phrase: Describing someone who is late on a first date with 'this is '
- 🤪 'Idiot' in Hokkien can describe someone who is very stupid or behavior that is foolish.
- 👍 'Hulkang' means good stuff or good information, often seen in promotions and discounts.
- 🌟 'Sun' in Hokkien means excellent or great and is used on platforms like Facebook.
- 🌐 Some Hokkien words are deeply rooted in Taiwanese culture and used frequently, merging with Mandarin in daily life.
- 📚 The speaker has added more Hokkien phrases to their course 'Learn Taiwanese Mandarin from Zero to Hero' to help learners become more familiar with Taiwanese culture.
Q & A
What are the official and other languages spoken in Taiwan?
-The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese, but other languages spoken include Hokkien, Hakka, and various Aboriginal languages.
What language does the speaker personally speak?
-The speaker personally speaks Hokkien.
Why does the speaker think it's a shame that fewer young people speak Hokkien nowadays?
-The speaker believes it's a shame because Hokkien is an important part of Taiwanese culture and heritage, and fewer young people speaking it may lead to its decline.
What does the speaker say about Taiwanese people mixing Mandarin and Hokkien?
-The speaker mentions that it is very common for Taiwanese people to mix Mandarin and Hokkien in their conversations, switching between the two languages frequently.
What does the phrase 'behaviour is very bad' translate to in Hokkien?
-The phrase translates to 'behaviour is very bad' in Hokkien.
How does the speaker use the term 'idiot' in Hokkien?
-The speaker uses the term 'idiot' in Hokkien to describe someone who is very stupid or to describe certain behaviors as stupid.
What does 'good stuff' translate to in Hokkien and where might you see this term used?
-In Hokkien, 'good stuff' is referred to as 'hulkang,' and you might see this term used in promotions or on websites offering discounts or other beneficial information.
What does the Hokkien word 'sun' mean?
-'Sun' in Hokkien means excellent or great.
How is the word 'sun' used on Facebook according to the speaker?
-On Facebook, the like button is labeled with the word 'sun' in Hokkien to denote excellence or greatness.
What new feature has the speaker added to their Mandarin course?
-The speaker has added more Japanese Hokkien phrases to their beginner course, 'Learn Taiwanese Mandarin from Zero to Hero,' to incorporate more Taiwanese elements into the course.
Why does the speaker believe adding Hokkien to the Mandarin course is important?
-The speaker believes it is important to add Hokkien to the Mandarin course because it helps learners become more culturally integrated and 'as Taiwanese as possible,' reflecting the linguistic diversity of Taiwan.
Outlines
📹 Introduction to Today's Video
The video begins with a warm welcome from the host, who introduces the topic of the day: Hawking words. The host explains that Taiwanese people primarily speak Mandarin Chinese but also have other languages, including Hawkin, Haka, and various Aboriginal languages. The host expresses a personal connection to Hokkien and notes the unfortunate decline in its usage among younger generations. The video aims to teach viewers some common Hokkien words that are widely recognized in Taiwan, even among those who do not speak the language fluently.
🗣️ Common Hokkien Words Used in Taiwan
The host highlights that even non-Hokkien speakers in Taiwan often recognize and use certain Hokkien words. They provide examples, explaining that it's common to hear people switch between Mandarin and Hokkien in conversation. The video will demonstrate specific Hokkien words and phrases, indicated by different font colors for clarity. The host promises to teach these words to help viewers impress their Taiwanese friends.
😲 Shock Your Friends with These Hokkien Words
The host introduces the word 'beh-siang,' used to describe bad behavior. They provide an example of its usage in a conversational context. Next, the host explains the word 'pa-bo,' which means 'idiot,' and describes how it can be used to refer to both people and actions. These examples illustrate how Hokkien words can be seamlessly integrated into Mandarin conversations.
📱 Good Stuff and Promotions
The word 'hau-kang' is introduced, meaning 'good stuff' or 'good information.' The host explains that this term is often used in promotional contexts, such as advertisements or app downloads, to entice people with promises of valuable content or discounts. This term is emphasized as an important part of everyday language in Taiwan.
👍 Excellent and Great in Hokkien
The host teaches the word 'sun,' which means 'excellent' or 'great' in Hokkien. They mention that even on platforms like Facebook, the 'like' button uses the word 'sun.' This demonstrates how deeply rooted Hokkien words are in Taiwanese culture, regardless of whether people primarily speak Mandarin or Hokkien.
🎓 Learning Hokkien and Taiwanese Mandarin
The video concludes with the host expressing hope that viewers enjoyed the lesson. They mention a new course they are developing, 'Learn Taiwanese Mandarin from Zero to Hero,' which incorporates Hokkien phrases. The host highlights the uniqueness of adding Hokkien to a Mandarin course, aiming to help learners become as Taiwanese as possible. Viewers are encouraged to check out the course for more learning opportunities.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hawking
💡Mandarin Chinese
💡Aboriginal languages
💡Cultural integration
💡Language preservation
💡Hawking phrases
💡Code-switching
💡Like button
💡Promotion
💡Language course
Highlights
Introduction to the video and today's topic: learning some Hokkien words.
Explanation of Taiwan's linguistic diversity, including Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, and Aboriginal languages.
Personal note on the speaker's ability to speak Hokkien and the decreasing number of young people who speak it.
Mention that some Hokkien words are widely known even by people who don't speak the language.
Example of code-switching between Mandarin and Hokkien in everyday conversations.
Introduction of specific Hokkien words: the first example being 'beh tahan' to express frustration.
Usage example of 'beh tahan' in a conversation about a bad date.
Introduction of the word 'gong kia' meaning 'idiot' to describe someone's stupidity.
Explanation of the phrase 'ho kang' meaning 'good stuff' or 'good information'.
Mention that 'ho kang' is often used in promotions or websites offering discounts or deals.
Introduction of the word 'siong' meaning 'excellent' or 'great'.
Observation that some Hokkien words are deeply rooted in Taiwanese culture and are used in daily life, regardless of whether people speak Mandarin or Hokkien.
Note about the addition of Hokkien phrases to the speaker's course 'Learn Taiwanese Mandarin from Zero to Hero'.
Emphasis on the uniqueness of including Hokkien in a Mandarin course and the speaker's goal of making learners feel more Taiwanese.
Encouragement to check out the course for more information and to learn from the speaker.
Transcripts
hi guys welcome to today's video so
today I would like to introduce you some
Hawking words okay Hawken is the other
language that Taiwanese people speak
right so our official language is
Mandarin Chinese but we also have other
languages such as Hawkin Haka and also
like original languages we have a lot of
different Aboriginal people and they
have their own beautiful languages okay
but I personally speak hokkien and I
want to say like nowadays there are thus
and that's young people know how to
speak hokkien which is a shame but there
are some Hawking words that every single
Japanese know even they don't know how
to speak hokkien so sometimes if you go
out you can hear people like speaking in
Chinese and then next second just switch
to hokkien you know is like like very
common super common let me show you some
example the black font means it is in
Mandarin and the yellow fonts means it
is spoken in Hawking away
um
I would like to teach you how to say
those Talking Words that you will shock
your Taiwanese friend
is used to say like when you see some
behavior is very bad you can say oh
and then we like to mix it in Mandarin
right if I say hey I just date this guy
yesterday and that was our first day but
he was late
and then the other one might say this is
okay and next one is
idiot okay so we use it to say someone
is very stupid and and also you can use
it to describe a certain
like um Behavior stupid so we can say
this is super important
means good stuff good information right
so you will always see this whole Kang
in um like some promotions or some
websites they want you to download their
app or like add their online as friend
to give you some hulkang right so good
stuff like discounts stuff like that
this is super important to learn son Sun
sun is Hawkeye means excellent great
okay
so actually in the Facebook if you see
the like button is actually say it's
actually writing Sun like they use like
Thomas hokkien to you know so you know
that some words are like deeply rooted
in Taiwanese culture it doesn't matter
if we speak Mandarin or Hawking because
we're living in this land and we use
those languages like
so frequently and like everyday life so
they kind of already merged some of them
right right guys I hope you enjoyed this
lesson and actually I am adding more
Japanese Hawking phrases into my
beginning course learn Taiwanese
Mandarin from Zero to Hero I add a lot
of Taiwanese element into the course and
I don't think there are any teacher
adding Hawken into the Mandarin course
but because you are in Taiwan and I want
you to be as Taiwanese as possible right
so yeah this is my new idea and I hope
you can check out my course if you want
to learn more from me definitely check
out the description box I hope to see
you there bye
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