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Yes, both Mandarin and Cantonese characters are the same. However, the pronunciations and slangs are different. There are also different Mandarin and Cantonese names for some things.

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How are Mandarin Cantonese Traditional Chinese and Modern Chinese different?

the modern mandarin is much simpler than traditional Chinese characters. they are spoken the same way, but the characters look different. though not all of the characters in traditional change when they are simplified, most do.


How different are mandarin and cantonese?

Mandarin and Cantonese are two dialects of the Chinese language. Knowing one will not allow you the understand the other in conversation, however you will be able to communicate through writing, as Mandarin and Cantonese written language are similar enough to be mutually understood.


Is the Mandarin and the Cantonese the same language?

No, Mandarin and Cantonese are not the same language. They are both dialects of Chinese, but they have significant differences in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Mandarin is the most widely spoken dialect in China, while Cantonese is mainly spoken in the southern region, particularly in Hong Kong and parts of Guangdong province.


Is cantonese the same as Chinese?

Cantonese is a dialect of Chinese, but Chinese can refer to the broader language family which includes various dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, and others. So while Cantonese is a form of Chinese, not all Chinese languages are Cantonese.


Did Mandarin or Cantonese come first?

Mandarin is the most widely spoken dialect in China and has its origins in Northern China. Cantonese, on the other hand, is a dialect spoken in Southern China. Historically, Mandarin as a dialect has been around longer than Cantonese.

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Is Cantonese and mandarin the same?

Cantonese is one of the dialects of Chinese. Cantonese only has a spoken form which is different from Mandarin Chinese. Its writing form is also the same Chinese characters.


How are Mandarin Cantonese Traditional Chinese and Modern Chinese different?

the modern mandarin is much simpler than traditional Chinese characters. they are spoken the same way, but the characters look different. though not all of the characters in traditional change when they are simplified, most do.


How different are mandarin and cantonese?

Mandarin and Cantonese are two dialects of the Chinese language. Knowing one will not allow you the understand the other in conversation, however you will be able to communicate through writing, as Mandarin and Cantonese written language are similar enough to be mutually understood.


Is the Mandarin and the Cantonese the same language?

No, Mandarin and Cantonese are not the same language. They are both dialects of Chinese, but they have significant differences in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Mandarin is the most widely spoken dialect in China, while Cantonese is mainly spoken in the southern region, particularly in Hong Kong and parts of Guangdong province.


Is TVB a Cantonese or Mandarin channel?

TVB is a Cantonese channel, but occasionally will broadcast Cantonese dubbed Mandarin drama shows.


What is the dialrct of China?

There are 2 dialects in China: Mandarin and Cantonese. Mandarin is more prominent in China. There are also 2 different sets of writing characters. They are: simplified and traditional.


Is cantonese the same as Chinese?

Cantonese is a dialect of Chinese, but Chinese can refer to the broader language family which includes various dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, and others. So while Cantonese is a form of Chinese, not all Chinese languages are Cantonese.


What are the main differences between mandarin and cantonese?

the differences are mandarin only has 4 tones but cantonese has 9 tones.


How do you say tiger in Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese?

In Mandarin tiger is 老虎 (Lǎohǔ), But I cannot help you with Cantonese, I do not know very much Cantonese. Sorry!


Did Mandarin or Cantonese come first?

Mandarin is the most widely spoken dialect in China and has its origins in Northern China. Cantonese, on the other hand, is a dialect spoken in Southern China. Historically, Mandarin as a dialect has been around longer than Cantonese.


What is more popular Cantonese or Mandarin?

Mandarin is more popular than Cantonese, as it is the official language of China and is spoken by the majority of the population. Cantonese is mainly spoken in Guangdong province and Hong Kong, and is not as widely used as Mandarin.


How do you say red in Mandarin or Cantonese?

In Mandarin, "red" is 红色 (hóng sè). In Cantonese, "red" is pronounced as hùhng sīk.