The Sichuanese are the people from Sichuan province in southwestern China, known for their distinct culture, language, and cuisine. They predominantly speak Sichuanese Mandarin, a dialect of Chinese, and are famous for their spicy and flavorful dishes, often featuring Sichuan peppercorns. The region is also home to rich traditions in arts, music, and festivals, reflecting its unique historical and geographical influences. Additionally, the Sichuanese are renowned for their hospitality and vibrant community life.
In Chengdu, China, the primary language spoken is Mandarin Chinese, which is the official language of the country. Additionally, the local dialect, Sichuanese, a variant of Mandarin, is widely spoken among residents. Other languages may include various minority languages due to the diverse cultural landscape, but Mandarin and Sichuanese dominate everyday communication.
Some dialects are Mandarin (official language) , Cantonese, Hunanese, Pekingnese, Taiwanese, Ammoy, Folkenese, Fukienese, Shanghainese, Gansunese, Sichuanese, Hainanese, Yunnanese, Jiangsunese, Hubeinese, Liaoningese and others.
The common language of Shanghai is Shanghainese, which is a dialect of Wu. Mandarin is also widely spoken.Mandarin and Shanghainese are not mutually intelligible.