About Taigi Language
What is Taigi Language?
Taigi is one of the most widely spoken languages in Taiwan. It is cherished and passed down through daily life, family and community conversations, and traditional culture.
Originating mainly from the Fujian region, Taigi has developed its own unique expressions and pronunciations over a long period in Taiwan. It is deeply rooted in Taiwan's rich culture, including songs, theater, and proverbs.
In recent years, efforts to learn and use Taigi have been expanding, and its preservation for future generations is attracting increasing attention.
Technical Challenges
Taigi speech synthesis presents several unique challenges:：
- Complex tone system (7-8 types of tones)
- Tone sandhi (tone changes depending on surrounding syllables)
- Unique consonants and vowels
- Distinction between literary reading (classical Chinese pronunciation) and vernacular reading (daily speech)
- Limited data availability
This project has been developed using new technology approaches to overcome these challenges.
