Putian, also known as Puxian, is a language spoken in the eastern part of Fujian Province in China, particularly in the city of Putian and its surrounding areas. It belongs to the Min Chinese subgroup, which is part of the larger Sino-Tibetan language family. Putian is one of the Minnan (Southern Min) languages and shares similarities with other Minnan varieties, like Hokkien.

Putian has distinctive phonological features, vocabulary, and grammar that set it apart from other Chinese languages. While Mandarin is the official language of China, Putian is spoken as a regional language and is an essential part of the cultural identity of the people in the Putian area. As with many Chinese languages, Putian is written using Chinese characters, and efforts are made to preserve and promote its use in local communities.