Wu Chinese

Wu Chinese is a major group of Chinese dialects spoken primarily in the eastern region of China, including Shanghai, Zhejiang, and southern Jiangsu. It features distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar that set it apart from Mandarin and other Chinese varieties. Wu has a rich history, with many regional variations and a unique tonal system. It is often used in daily life, local culture, and traditional literature within its speaker communities. While less internationally recognized than Mandarin, Wu remains an important linguistic identity for millions of speakers in China’s eastern provinces.