What we’re about
Swiss (Zürich) Chinese Cantonese Culture & Language
瑞士粵語中文文化語言
According to Wikipedia*, Chinese Cantonese 粵語 / 廣東話 / 白話 is spoken by as many Italian speakers and is ranked just outside the top 20 most spoken languages worldwide. Cantonese is the main lingua franca of Hong Kong, Macau and Southeastern regions in China. It is also widely spoken in Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia), in Chinatowns overseas and where Chinese community is present around the globe.
Historically, traditional Cantonese can be traced further back to Middle Chinese, a language spoken by Han Chinese people of the Tang Empire than Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Peking dialect, which was created barely 300 years ago). If chanted in Mandarin, most medieval Chinese poems will not rhyme but will do so only using Cantonese.
From popular original HK box-office film hits, Cantopop to world famous Cantonese cuisines like Dim Sum, or perhaps working or traveling in HK/Macau and to establish a business gateway to mainland China, there's no better time to learn this living language, ranked as the third most spoken Chinese language in the world (behind Mandarin and Wu).
Thanks to Bruce Lee and dedicated practitioners everywhere, the language of traditional, authentic Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) Kung Fu 詠春拳 remains as Cantonese. Whether you are a beginner, fluent or native Chinese speaker, you are encouraged to join our little family here in Zürich to learn more about our mother tongue and fascinating culture (and make new friends along the way!).
Our main language focus is on Cantonese where other Chinese languages (Mandarin, etc.) are also represented in our group.
Lessons will be conducted in Mandarin, English, German and other languages, if available.
(- all are welcome where ever you are -)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_number_of_native_speakers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yue_Chinese
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantonese
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingnan_culture
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- .CH Zurich Chinese Cantonese Conversation 瑞士蘇黎世 中文粵語會話班Link visible for attendees
歡迎加入! All are welcome wherever you are!
*** Only participants who shared their Signal usernames voluntarily will receive the event link invitation (via private meetup message/chat).=== MUST KNOW ===
To participate in our on-line group events, you need to first setup then share only your Signal username* (signal.org). Devices running Android and Apple iOS are supported. See IMPORTANT.WHY IS THIS REQUIRED?
In the interest of all participants apart from a much needed reliable platform, this is the one APP that does not require the exchange of your personal info** (or can snoop on your conversations and data so as to sell, track or train some 'AI' systems without your explicit consent) in order to communicate with other online users in a safe and secure learning environment.Additionally, this is the only privacy focused, developed by a not for profit organisation and user-funded (contribution basis - please donate) APP that provides secure and real end-to-end encrypted communication channels with full experience text, (peer-to-peer and group) audio and optional video chat features - including screen sharing on desktop versions (Windows / Mac / Linux Debian distro).
* Signal App > Settings > Profile
** such as telephone number or Email address to mitigate the risk of SPAM, unsolicited ads / publicité, tracking, etc. (e.g. expose location)
Signal App > Settings > Privacy > Phone Number > ... > Nobody
https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames/----------
詠春拳良伴 Ving Tsun Kuen Companion*
https://kwoon.chNot directly related yet recommended as a complement to learn Chinese Cantonese.
* mobile APP Google Android and Apple iOS (Mac OS)
----------IMPORTANT
1. Kindly cancel your meetup.com RSVP 24 hours prior to scheduled date/time if you are unable to attend.
2. Do share your Signal username well in advance via meetup to enable us to reach out to you with the participation information (not visible publicly).
3. NO event reminder will be sent hence please voluntarily act on preceding steps.WHAT IS MY TIME ZONE?
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html?p1=268&p2=136&p3=304&p4=102&p5=179&p6=234----------
No-show = group automatically disbands ~15 minutes from start time and may void your future participation.No-show = die Gruppe wird nach ~15 Min. von Startzeit automatisch aufgelöst, wobei Ihre zukünftige Teilnahme ungültig betrachtet werden könnte.
***
ENGLISH 英語
Cantonese is widely spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, south-eastern China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and where Chinese are located globally, such as Chinatown in the Americas and Europe. Be it personal interest, canto-pop music, authentic southern Chinese Kung Fu like Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), travel, work requirements, romance, love or simply out of curiosity, you are invited to join us in this (free introductory and) conversational practice of the Chinese Cantonese language event.No prior knowledge in any Chinese language needed. Suitable for all learning levels, refreshers and other Chinese language / dialect speakers (Mandarin, etc.). Lessons will be conducted in English, German and other languages, if available.
(
APPLICABLE FOR IN-PERSON EVENTLook out for our group logo to locate us! This bar/restaurant is just opposite the Irish bar at Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nearest tram station = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
)-----
GERMAN 德語
Kantonesisch ist meist gesprochen in Hongkong, Macau, südöstliche China, Singapur, Malaysia, Vietnam und wo Chinesen sind weltweit, etwa in Chinatown Americas und Europas. Egal aus persönlichen Gründen, Kanto-pop Musik, authentisch süd-chinesiche Kung-Fu wie Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), Reise-, Arbeitszwecke, Liebe oder einfach Neugier, Sie sind herzlich willkommen, an diesem (gratis Einführungs)event und der konversationellen Übung der chinesischen Kantonesisch Sprache teilzunehmen.Keine Kenntnis in chinesisch Sprache erforderlich. Diese Veranstaltung eignet sich für Lernende aller Niveaus, Wiedereinsteiger und andere chinesisch Sprachen oder Dialekte (Mandarin, usw.). Lektionen werden auf englisch, deutsch und andere Sprachen durchgeführt (Änderungen vorbehalten).
(
GÜLTIG FÜR IN-PERSON EVENTPass auf unseres Gruppelogo auf, um uns zu orten! Die Bar/das Restaurant befindet sich gegenüber der irländischen Bar an der Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nächste Tramhaltestelle = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
) - .CH Zurich Chinese Cantonese Conversation 瑞士蘇黎世 中文粵語會話班Link visible for attendees
歡迎加入! All are welcome wherever you are!
*** Only participants who shared their Signal usernames voluntarily will receive the event link invitation (via private meetup message/chat).=== MUST KNOW ===
To participate in our on-line group events, you need to first setup then share only your Signal username* (signal.org). Devices running Android and Apple iOS are supported. See IMPORTANT.WHY IS THIS REQUIRED?
In the interest of all participants apart from a much needed reliable platform, this is the one APP that does not require the exchange of your personal info** (or can snoop on your conversations and data so as to sell, track or train some 'AI' systems without your explicit consent) in order to communicate with other online users in a safe and secure learning environment.Additionally, this is the only privacy focused, developed by a not for profit organisation and user-funded (contribution basis - please donate) APP that provides secure and real end-to-end encrypted communication channels with full experience text, (peer-to-peer and group) audio and optional video chat features - including screen sharing on desktop versions (Windows / Mac / Linux Debian distro).
* Signal App > Settings > Profile
** such as telephone number or Email address to mitigate the risk of SPAM, unsolicited ads / publicité, tracking, etc. (e.g. expose location)
Signal App > Settings > Privacy > Phone Number > ... > Nobody
https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames/----------
詠春拳良伴 Ving Tsun Kuen Companion*
https://kwoon.chNot directly related yet recommended as a complement to learn Chinese Cantonese.
* mobile APP Google Android and Apple iOS (Mac OS)
----------IMPORTANT
1. Kindly cancel your meetup.com RSVP 24 hours prior to scheduled date/time if you are unable to attend.
2. Do share your Signal username well in advance via meetup to enable us to reach out to you with the participation information (not visible publicly).
3. NO event reminder will be sent hence please voluntarily act on preceding steps.WHAT IS MY TIME ZONE?
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html?p1=268&p2=136&p3=304&p4=102&p5=179&p6=234----------
No-show = group automatically disbands ~15 minutes from start time and may void your future participation.No-show = die Gruppe wird nach ~15 Min. von Startzeit automatisch aufgelöst, wobei Ihre zukünftige Teilnahme ungültig betrachtet werden könnte.
***
ENGLISH 英語
Cantonese is widely spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, south-eastern China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and where Chinese are located globally, such as Chinatown in the Americas and Europe. Be it personal interest, canto-pop music, authentic southern Chinese Kung Fu like Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), travel, work requirements, romance, love or simply out of curiosity, you are invited to join us in this (free introductory and) conversational practice of the Chinese Cantonese language event.No prior knowledge in any Chinese language needed. Suitable for all learning levels, refreshers and other Chinese language / dialect speakers (Mandarin, etc.). Lessons will be conducted in English, German and other languages, if available.
(
APPLICABLE FOR IN-PERSON EVENTLook out for our group logo to locate us! This bar/restaurant is just opposite the Irish bar at Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nearest tram station = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
)-----
GERMAN 德語
Kantonesisch ist meist gesprochen in Hongkong, Macau, südöstliche China, Singapur, Malaysia, Vietnam und wo Chinesen sind weltweit, etwa in Chinatown Americas und Europas. Egal aus persönlichen Gründen, Kanto-pop Musik, authentisch süd-chinesiche Kung-Fu wie Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), Reise-, Arbeitszwecke, Liebe oder einfach Neugier, Sie sind herzlich willkommen, an diesem (gratis Einführungs)event und der konversationellen Übung der chinesischen Kantonesisch Sprache teilzunehmen.Keine Kenntnis in chinesisch Sprache erforderlich. Diese Veranstaltung eignet sich für Lernende aller Niveaus, Wiedereinsteiger und andere chinesisch Sprachen oder Dialekte (Mandarin, usw.). Lektionen werden auf englisch, deutsch und andere Sprachen durchgeführt (Änderungen vorbehalten).
(
GÜLTIG FÜR IN-PERSON EVENTPass auf unseres Gruppelogo auf, um uns zu orten! Die Bar/das Restaurant befindet sich gegenüber der irländischen Bar an der Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nächste Tramhaltestelle = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
) - .CH Zurich Chinese Cantonese Conversation 瑞士蘇黎世 中文粵語會話班Link visible for attendees
歡迎加入! All are welcome wherever you are!
*** Only participants who shared their Signal usernames voluntarily will receive the event link invitation (via private meetup message/chat).=== MUST KNOW ===
To participate in our on-line group events, you need to first setup then share only your Signal username* (signal.org). Devices running Android and Apple iOS are supported. See IMPORTANT.WHY IS THIS REQUIRED?
In the interest of all participants apart from a much needed reliable platform, this is the one APP that does not require the exchange of your personal info** (or can snoop on your conversations and data so as to sell, track or train some 'AI' systems without your explicit consent) in order to communicate with other online users in a safe and secure learning environment.Additionally, this is the only privacy focused, developed by a not for profit organisation and user-funded (contribution basis - please donate) APP that provides secure and real end-to-end encrypted communication channels with full experience text, (peer-to-peer and group) audio and optional video chat features - including screen sharing on desktop versions (Windows / Mac / Linux Debian distro).
* Signal App > Settings > Profile
** such as telephone number or Email address to mitigate the risk of SPAM, unsolicited ads / publicité, tracking, etc. (e.g. expose location)
Signal App > Settings > Privacy > Phone Number > ... > Nobody
https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames/----------
詠春拳良伴 Ving Tsun Kuen Companion*
https://kwoon.chNot directly related yet recommended as a complement to learn Chinese Cantonese.
* mobile APP Google Android and Apple iOS (Mac OS)
----------IMPORTANT
1. Kindly cancel your meetup.com RSVP 24 hours prior to scheduled date/time if you are unable to attend.
2. Do share your Signal username well in advance via meetup to enable us to reach out to you with the participation information (not visible publicly).
3. NO event reminder will be sent hence please voluntarily act on preceding steps.WHAT IS MY TIME ZONE?
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html?p1=268&p2=136&p3=304&p4=102&p5=179&p6=234----------
No-show = group automatically disbands ~15 minutes from start time and may void your future participation.No-show = die Gruppe wird nach ~15 Min. von Startzeit automatisch aufgelöst, wobei Ihre zukünftige Teilnahme ungültig betrachtet werden könnte.
***
ENGLISH 英語
Cantonese is widely spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, south-eastern China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and where Chinese are located globally, such as Chinatown in the Americas and Europe. Be it personal interest, canto-pop music, authentic southern Chinese Kung Fu like Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), travel, work requirements, romance, love or simply out of curiosity, you are invited to join us in this (free introductory and) conversational practice of the Chinese Cantonese language event.No prior knowledge in any Chinese language needed. Suitable for all learning levels, refreshers and other Chinese language / dialect speakers (Mandarin, etc.). Lessons will be conducted in English, German and other languages, if available.
(
APPLICABLE FOR IN-PERSON EVENTLook out for our group logo to locate us! This bar/restaurant is just opposite the Irish bar at Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nearest tram station = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
)-----
GERMAN 德語
Kantonesisch ist meist gesprochen in Hongkong, Macau, südöstliche China, Singapur, Malaysia, Vietnam und wo Chinesen sind weltweit, etwa in Chinatown Americas und Europas. Egal aus persönlichen Gründen, Kanto-pop Musik, authentisch süd-chinesiche Kung-Fu wie Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), Reise-, Arbeitszwecke, Liebe oder einfach Neugier, Sie sind herzlich willkommen, an diesem (gratis Einführungs)event und der konversationellen Übung der chinesischen Kantonesisch Sprache teilzunehmen.Keine Kenntnis in chinesisch Sprache erforderlich. Diese Veranstaltung eignet sich für Lernende aller Niveaus, Wiedereinsteiger und andere chinesisch Sprachen oder Dialekte (Mandarin, usw.). Lektionen werden auf englisch, deutsch und andere Sprachen durchgeführt (Änderungen vorbehalten).
(
GÜLTIG FÜR IN-PERSON EVENTPass auf unseres Gruppelogo auf, um uns zu orten! Die Bar/das Restaurant befindet sich gegenüber der irländischen Bar an der Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nächste Tramhaltestelle = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
) - .CH Zurich Chinese Cantonese Conversation 瑞士蘇黎世 中文粵語會話班Link visible for attendees
歡迎加入! All are welcome wherever you are!
*** Only participants who shared their Signal usernames voluntarily will receive the event link invitation (via private meetup message/chat).=== MUST KNOW ===
To participate in our on-line group events, you need to first setup then share only your Signal username* (signal.org). Devices running Android and Apple iOS are supported. See IMPORTANT.WHY IS THIS REQUIRED?
In the interest of all participants apart from a much needed reliable platform, this is the one APP that does not require the exchange of your personal info** (or can snoop on your conversations and data so as to sell, track or train some 'AI' systems without your explicit consent) in order to communicate with other online users in a safe and secure learning environment.Additionally, this is the only privacy focused, developed by a not for profit organisation and user-funded (contribution basis - please donate) APP that provides secure and real end-to-end encrypted communication channels with full experience text, (peer-to-peer and group) audio and optional video chat features - including screen sharing on desktop versions (Windows / Mac / Linux Debian distro).
* Signal App > Settings > Profile
** such as telephone number or Email address to mitigate the risk of SPAM, unsolicited ads / publicité, tracking, etc. (e.g. expose location)
Signal App > Settings > Privacy > Phone Number > ... > Nobody
https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames/----------
詠春拳良伴 Ving Tsun Kuen Companion*
https://kwoon.chNot directly related yet recommended as a complement to learn Chinese Cantonese.
* mobile APP Google Android and Apple iOS (Mac OS)
----------IMPORTANT
1. Kindly cancel your meetup.com RSVP 24 hours prior to scheduled date/time if you are unable to attend.
2. Do share your Signal username well in advance via meetup to enable us to reach out to you with the participation information (not visible publicly).
3. NO event reminder will be sent hence please voluntarily act on preceding steps.WHAT IS MY TIME ZONE?
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html?p1=268&p2=136&p3=304&p4=102&p5=179&p6=234----------
No-show = group automatically disbands ~15 minutes from start time and may void your future participation.No-show = die Gruppe wird nach ~15 Min. von Startzeit automatisch aufgelöst, wobei Ihre zukünftige Teilnahme ungültig betrachtet werden könnte.
***
ENGLISH 英語
Cantonese is widely spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, south-eastern China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and where Chinese are located globally, such as Chinatown in the Americas and Europe. Be it personal interest, canto-pop music, authentic southern Chinese Kung Fu like Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), travel, work requirements, romance, love or simply out of curiosity, you are invited to join us in this (free introductory and) conversational practice of the Chinese Cantonese language event.No prior knowledge in any Chinese language needed. Suitable for all learning levels, refreshers and other Chinese language / dialect speakers (Mandarin, etc.). Lessons will be conducted in English, German and other languages, if available.
(
APPLICABLE FOR IN-PERSON EVENTLook out for our group logo to locate us! This bar/restaurant is just opposite the Irish bar at Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nearest tram station = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
)-----
GERMAN 德語
Kantonesisch ist meist gesprochen in Hongkong, Macau, südöstliche China, Singapur, Malaysia, Vietnam und wo Chinesen sind weltweit, etwa in Chinatown Americas und Europas. Egal aus persönlichen Gründen, Kanto-pop Musik, authentisch süd-chinesiche Kung-Fu wie Wing Chun (Ving Tsun), Reise-, Arbeitszwecke, Liebe oder einfach Neugier, Sie sind herzlich willkommen, an diesem (gratis Einführungs)event und der konversationellen Übung der chinesischen Kantonesisch Sprache teilzunehmen.Keine Kenntnis in chinesisch Sprache erforderlich. Diese Veranstaltung eignet sich für Lernende aller Niveaus, Wiedereinsteiger und andere chinesisch Sprachen oder Dialekte (Mandarin, usw.). Lektionen werden auf englisch, deutsch und andere Sprachen durchgeführt (Änderungen vorbehalten).
(
GÜLTIG FÜR IN-PERSON EVENTPass auf unseres Gruppelogo auf, um uns zu orten! Die Bar/das Restaurant befindet sich gegenüber der irländischen Bar an der Europaalle (Zürich HB). Nächste Tramhaltestelle = Zürich, Sihlpost/HB.
)