abstract:Jilu or Ji-Lu Mandarin (), formerly known as Beifang Mandarin "Northern Mandarin", is a primary Mandarin dialect spoken in the Chinese provinces of Hebei (jì) and Shandong (lǔ). Its name is a combination of the abbreviated names of the two provinces, which derive from ancient local provinces.
The dialect of Laiwubelongs to Liaotai part ofJiluMandarin, whichnot onlyhasthegeneralcharacteristics of Jilu Mandarin, but willalsohave some unique features.