Shanghainese; Shanghai dialect
Refers to the variety of Wu Chinese spoken in Shanghai. Often contrasted with standard Mandarin or other Chinese dialects.
See also: 呉語 (ごご)
Shanghainese is a variety of Wu Chinese.
He can speak Shanghainese.
Standard kanji spelling for the Shanghai dialect.
Katakana spelling of the city name; sometimes used for clarity or emphasis.
Compound of 上海 (Shanghai) and 語 (language).