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What is the dialect of Chinese called xiamen?

You're probably thinking of Min Nan (闽南语), also known as Hokkien.

"Xiamen" is the name of a city in Fujian province, China, and is where the Min Nan dialect is spoken.

Here's why it's confusing:

* Xiamenese is a specific sub-dialect of Min Nan spoken in the Xiamen city.

* Hokkien is the more common term for the broader Min Nan dialect family, which includes many other sub-dialects spoken across southern Fujian, Taiwan, and parts of Southeast Asia.

So, while Xiamenese is a dialect spoken in Xiamen, it's more accurate to say that the main dialect spoken in Xiamen is Min Nan or Hokkien.

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