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Some argue that Cantonese is the "only dialect which has attained a level of prestige that rivals that of the standard national language."

The dialect has been described as "the official language of the entertainment industry", making it also the "showbiz accent."

Even within Beijing the dialect varies. Those north of the Forbidden City spoke with a more "refined" accent than the poorer people, craftsmen, and performers of the south.

Younger generation

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