What is taigi?

Taigi is a form of Taiwanese Hokkien, which is a dialect of the Hokkien language spoken mainly in Taiwan. Taigi is also known as Taiwanese, Minnan, or Southern Min. Taigi is a widely spoken language in Taiwan, with around 70% of the population being able to understand it, and 20% using it as their primary language.

Taigi has a rich literary tradition, including poetry, songs, and novels. It is also the language of Taiwanese opera, a popular folk art in Taiwan. Taigi is written using both simplified and traditional Chinese characters, as well as a unique phonetic alphabet called Tâi-lô.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in preserving and promoting the use of Taigi. Efforts have been made to teach Taigi in schools, produce Taigi-language media, and promote Taigi literature and art. Taigi is now recognized as an important part of Taiwan's cultural heritage.