Hakka is one of the indigenous dialects of Hong Kong's New Territories and embodies the cultural traditions and ethnic characteristics of the Hakka people of Hong Kong. It was once the second most commonly spoken language in Hong Kong, after Cantonese, and in 2014, it was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) item by the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee for its oral traditions and expressions.
This book provides an in-depth description and analysis of Hong Kong Hakka dialect in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday usage. The book also compares Hong Kong Hakka dialect with Guangzhou dialect and Meixian dialect. It is a masterpiece in understanding and studying Hong Kong Hakka dialect, and is important for the preservation of Hong Kong's local dialect and traditional culture.