吴语

noun

Wu Chinese; Wu dialect (a major Chinese dialect group spoken in Shanghai, southeastern Jiangsu, and most of Zhejiang)

Also known as 江浙话 (Jiāng-Zhe speech) or 吴越语 (Wú-Yuè language). It is one of the seven major Chinese dialect groups, characterized by preserved voiced initials and complex tone systems. Major sub-varieties include Suzhou dialect, Shanghai dialect, and Wenzhou dialect.