Dalian Dialect - Classification

Classification

Dalianese belongs to Deng-Lian Area of Lai language, and there are 3 Subareas in Deng-Lian Area.

• The dialect of Zhongshan District, Xigang District, Shahekou District, Ganjingzi District, Lüshunkou District and Wafangdian City of Dalian belongs to Da-Xiu Subarea;
• The dialect of Jinzhou District, Pulandian City, Zhuanghe City and Changhai County of Dalian belongs to Yan-Wei Subarea;
• The dialect of Penglai City, Longkou City, Changdao County of Yantai belongs to Peng-Long Subarea.