What does Shaoxing vernacular mean? How to pronounce?

Shaoxing Vernacular is a popular dialect in Shaoxing and an important element symbolizing Shaoxing local culture. In Shaoxing, many residents will use Shaoxing dialect for daily communication and application. Shaoxing dialect belongs to Jiangsu and Zhejiang dialects. It has a lot in common with Zhejiang dialects and Shanghai dialects in neighboring areas, but it also has its own unique pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

The pronunciation of Shaoxing vernacular is very different from that of Putonghua, and the most obvious is the change of vowels. For example, "Shaoxing" is pronounced as "Xiao hoop" and "teahouse" as "poor tube" in Shaoxing vernacular. At the same time, the language sense and intonation of Shaoxing vernacular are also quite special, giving people a kind of cordial and warm feeling.

In modern society, the use frequency of Shaoxing vernacular is declining, especially among young people. However, this dialect is still of great significance for the protection and inheritance of local culture. At present, Shaoxing city has begun the protection and promotion of Shaoxing vernacular, aiming to let more people know and love Shaoxing vernacular, a unique dialect.