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What language is easier to learn Cantonese or Mandarin?
Mandarin
Can cantonese understand mandarin?
I am Cantonese and I usually don't understand what people are talking about when they speak in Mandarin. So the answer is no. You wouldn't be able to understand completely until you've learnt mandarin but you can sometimes make out what people are saying in mandarin. But if you do learn either of them, learning mandarin and already knowing Cantonese would make it easy to learn but it wouldn't be the case the other way round. This is probably because Cantonese has more tones and is harder?
If mandarin is the widely used language why do we claim English as the universal language?
It is because mandarin is not really easy to learn and it is not spoken by the majority of the population.
Do all Chinese children learn Mandarin?
There are many sorts of Chinese around the world and even in Asia so, no, not every Chinese child will learn Mandarin. Some may learn Cantonese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, etc. Some for instance may even learn English (if they grow up in the US, Australia, UK, etc).
What is the most complicated language?
It is said that Mandarin Chinese is the most difficult language to learn after childhood, followed closely by English.
What language is easier to learn Cantonese or Mandarin?
Mandarin
How can you learn how to talk chinease?
Chinese is not a language. You can learn Mandarin or Cantonese from tutor or the internet because the internet is just that amazing.
Can cantonese understand mandarin?
I am Cantonese and I usually don't understand what people are talking about when they speak in Mandarin. So the answer is no. You wouldn't be able to understand completely until you've learnt mandarin but you can sometimes make out what people are saying in mandarin. But if you do learn either of them, learning mandarin and already knowing Cantonese would make it easy to learn but it wouldn't be the case the other way round. This is probably because Cantonese has more tones and is harder?
How to distinguish Chinese and Mandarin and should I learn Chinese or learn Mandarin is better in China?
Mandarin is one of several dialects of the Chinese language. So, if you learn Mandarin, your are learning Chinese.
How do you speak Cantonese language in Hong Kong?
It works the same as speaking any language. If you known Cantonese, you can speak it. You also take classes to learn it.
Are there dvd's that I can buy to learn Mandarin?
"Yes, there are many DVD movies available to purchase that help people learn the Mandarin language. Usually, to learn a language, you should also take actual classes from a person who is fluent in Mandarin."
If mandarin is the widely used language why do we claim English as the universal language?
It is because mandarin is not really easy to learn and it is not spoken by the majority of the population.
What is the most complicated language to learn in general?
Probably Mandarin Chinese.
Do many people that live in china try to speak all the languages spoken in china?
The most important language for the Chinese is Mandarin as this is the official dialect used in china. People tend to learn the local dialect/language used in their home town from their parents, and will talk in that at home. But once they start school they learn standard mandarin. Also in school they will learn English. Many Chinese learn English and see it as an important way of connecting with the west. That aside there is little interest in learning the other dialects in china, as people from different regions will converse in mandarin. However in the canton (guang dong) province, particularly Hong Kong and neighbouring areas there is a history of cantonese the local language. And many Chinese who work there choose to learn this. Plus lots of Chinese movies and music is in cantonese, giving it some social significance. Hope this puts things in perspective for you!
Do all Chinese children learn Mandarin?
There are many sorts of Chinese around the world and even in Asia so, no, not every Chinese child will learn Mandarin. Some may learn Cantonese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, etc. Some for instance may even learn English (if they grow up in the US, Australia, UK, etc).
Where can you learn simplified Chinese Mandarin?
To learn the simplified version of the chinese mandarin language, one could take classes via Clear Chinese or Learn Chinese EZ. There is also the computer program Rosetta Stone, which is nationally known for being the easiest program to learn another language.
Do cambodians speak cantonese?
Don't be stupid, they speak Dutch. Um, DER! (But in all seriousness, cambodians speak cambodian. Although some may learn a second language of Cantonese.)
