Revered and reviled, Shanghai dialect is making a comeback among youth

By , on February 8th, 2013

<!– google_ad_section_start –> Even as Shanghai strives to be a more international city, locals insist that its unique dialect must be saved to preserve its cultural identity. Pessimistic linguists and cultural experts have warned that Shanghainese, a dialect that few people from other parts of the country understand, is showing signs of dying out as Putonghua and English gain ground amid an influx of mainland and global talent. <!– google_ad_section_end –>

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Revered and reviled, Shanghai dialect is making a comeback among youth