Dapeng Dialect in Shenzhen and New York City

The Dapeng dialect is a unique Hakka–Cantonese mixed dialect spoken by several thousand speakers in Shenzhen (China) and New York City. It contains features from both source dialects across the three major linguistic domains: phonology, lexicon, and syntax. While the Dapeng phonology reflects a complex hybrid system influenced by both Hakka and Cantonese, its lexicon and syntax show greater similarity to Cantonese. This collection is the first comprehensive documentation of the Dapeng dialect. Twenty-two native speakers were interviewed in Shenzhen and New York City. Their ages ranged from 22 to 84, with a roughly equal gender distribution. For in-depth analyses of the Dapeng dialect's structure, formation process, and vitality, please reference:

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