The Hakkas are a branch of the Han nationality. Since the ancient times, the Hakka dialect has long been a widely used language in Central Plains. It has been passed down generations by generations from the Hakka ancestors. The Hakka ancestors left behind words of wisdom and philosophy in easily understood discourses; those that are able to read can easily understand the meaning within the words, and put which to use; even the general folks can understand the meaning of which orally with ease, which is widely used in communications of daily lives. These words are the so-called slangs, Words of the Master.

　　At first, the Hakka slangs and Words of the Master are mainly passed down orally. The inheritance of which happen between the general folks with no written documentation. With the rise of modern baihua (vernacular literary language), a small part of which are documented in Chinese characters. As the majority of the modern generation tend to use computers, coupled with the addition of phonetic symbols to the written documentations, one can easily see the wisdom and experience within.

Directed by: Hakka Affairs Council / Miaoli County Government

Party of Issuance: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council / Culture and Tourism Bureau, Miaoli County Government

Issuance address: No.6, Tongke South Road, Jiouhu Village, Tongluo Township, 366 Miaoli County / No.50, Zizhi Rd., Miaoli City

Tel.: (037)985558 / (037)352961

Issued by: Yong-de, Li / Yao-chang, Hsu

Produced by: Jin-liang, He / Yan-fu, Lin

Administrative Execution: Chang-cheng, Wu, Mei-li, Yang, Yi-jen, Hung / Cai-ping, Chan, Guo-chang, Hsieh

Production Execution: Chiao-qi, Chang / Wen-qi, He

Illustrated by: Dan-feng Printing Co., Ltd.

Date of Issuance: May, 2018

Date of Publication: May, 2018

Edition: First edition

Cost of Book/Works (fixed price): NTD $150

GPN: 1010700739

ISBN: 978-986-05-5966-8