Amoyese

Amoyese refers to the dialect of Hokkien spoken in Xiamen, Fujian, China, historically known as Amoy. It is a major variant of the Min Nan branch of Chinese languages. Amoyese has been historically significant due to Xiamen's status as a major port city and center of trade. This led to the spread of Amoyese to various overseas Chinese communities, particularly in Southeast Asia, where it influenced local dialects and even contributed loanwords to national languages like Malay and Tagalog.

The pronunciation and vocabulary of Amoyese differ from other Hokkien dialects, though mutual intelligibility can vary. It is characterized by its retention of certain archaic sounds and grammatical structures. While Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China and is increasingly dominant in education and media, Amoyese continues to be spoken by many residents of Xiamen and surrounding areas. Efforts have been made by some to preserve and promote the dialect, recognizing its cultural importance. The influence of Amoyese can still be heard in the linguistic landscape of the region and among diaspora communities.