Where does Cantonese come from? Many people mistakenly believe that it is Guangdong, but the true origin of Cantonese is Wuzhou, Guangxi.
Cantonese is widely loved by everyone, especially the classic Cantonese songs. So where did Cantonese originate?
On the major social media on the Internet, many netizens often argue about where Cantonese originated in Guangdong and Guangxi (Guangxi and Guangdong). In fact, there is no need to argue about this. History is the best testimony! Also the most fair! Seriously and objectively speaking: Cantonese originated from Guangxin (now Cangwu County, Wuzhou, Guangxi), and is also collectively referred to as "Vernacular".
Since ancient times, Guangdong and Guangxi have been connected by mountains and rivers, and the regional culture and customs are connected. Therefore, they have maintained the same living habits. No matter the folk language or the characteristic dining culture, there is basically no The difference, especially the light diet and morning tea culture, is everlasting!
粤语发源
Cantonese, called "Yue" in ancient times, and modern Cantonese, also known as Cantonese, Cantonese, and vernacular, is the most popular Chinese dialect in the South. It is used in Chinese communities in some countries in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.
Cantonese originated in the ancient Cangwu ancient country. After the Cangwu ancient country was overthrown by the Chu Kingdom, it was incorporated into Chu Cangwu County. In 214 BC, the Qin army basically occupied Lingnan. Lingnan belongs to the land of Baiyue, and the Qin Dynasty continued to use the Cangwu County of Chu State, which was also the "Cangwu County" of the pre-Qin Dynasty, and under its jurisdiction the Lingnan area. At the end of the Qin Dynasty, the Qin Dynasty was embarrassed on all sides, and Zhao Tuo formally established the Nanyue Kingdom, calling himself "Nan Yue Wuwang", which is the origin of the Cantonese "Yue".
Until 111 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty randomly sent troops to counter the rebellion and successfully put down Lingnan. In view of the fact that Panyu City, the prefecture of Nanhai County, was the base for the rebellion against the Han Dynasty and was burned to ruins in the process of countering the rebellion, the Western Han Dynasty government set the capital of Lingnan in Guangxin City, the capital of Cangwu County. Until the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period for 300 years, Guangxin has been the political, economic, and cultural center of Lingnan. With the prosperity of society, gradually Cantonese originated from Cangwu (Wuzhou) and spread widely. It also made Cangwu the earliest birthplace of Lingnan culture and Cantonese.
Why is Guangdong called "粤"
This may be determined by the current economic and cultural comprehensive strength. Cantonese used to be called Yue, and later Guangdong became Cantonese. Now, due to Guangdong's developed economy and extensive influence on its comprehensive strength, it may be the name of the cattle and the surname. This is why Cantonese is called "Cantonese".
Current Cantonese usage
According to investigation. There are three cities in the world whose Cantonese is the most standard. They are Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Wuzhou. Cantonese is spoken in Guangdong, most of Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and a small part of Hainan.
Nowadays, it is more widely used to summarize Cantonese in "Vernacular", because Cantonese has changed its accent due to historical development. Cantonese is basically spoken in the north-central part of Guangdong and the south-east of Guangxi, while the northwest of Guangxi and the northeast of Guangdong are less spoken. .
Regardless of the dispute, respect each different culture and customs, and tolerate cultural differences, in order to seek common ground while reserving differences, and create more beautiful wisdom and higher prosperity!
