2min chapter

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. cover image

32: Fallen Leaves: The Chinese Languages (with Wu Mei-Shin, Ye Jingting, and Israel Lai)

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

CHAPTER

The Endangered Status of Mean Language in Taiwan

Taiwanese mean language is on the verge of, you know, disappeared probably like the proper one. Israel also talked about he transcribes every episode and sometimes he's a bit unsure of how to transcribe certain words or there are options. They're finding themselves having to create terms in Cantonese to talk about linguistics. All these things are sort of expressions of it not having the same status at Mandarin.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode