Editor’s Note: In this article, we use the terms “Taigi” and “Taiwanese” interchangeably to refer specifically to Taiwanese Hokkien, also known as Taigi or Tâi-gí (台語). While commonly spoken in many Taiwanese households and often associated with Taiwanese cultural identity, it is important to recognize that Taigi is not currently the official language of Taiwan, nor is it the sole language spoken by those who identify as Taiwanese. Taiwan is home to a rich diversity of languages,…

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