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Is mandarin the same as Chinese?
Mandarin, 普通话 is one form of the Chinese language that can be used to indicate Chinese. However, keep in mind that while mandarin is Chinese, not all Chinese languages are mandarin. Chinese language can be Cantonese, Min, Hunanese, Hakka, and more. So, Mandarin is not completely same as Chinese, it is simply the standard and most common dialect of the Chinese language.
Which type of Chinese language should you learn in Shanghai?
Preferably start learning the national language - Mandarin Chinese. If you plan on staying in Shanghai for a longer period of time than you would be doing so in other areas, you may benefit in learning the Shanghainese dialect (after all, regardless of what you learn - you'll pick up the Shanghainese accent if you learn either one enough)
What difference between Chinese and mandarin?
Chinese is a broader term that refers to the entire language family, which includes various dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, and others. Mandarin, specifically, is the most widely spoken dialect of Chinese and is the official language of China and Taiwan.
What mandarin means?
Mandarin is the official language in China. It is also sometimes called Putonghua. All Chinese students are required to learn it, but it is not necessarily their mother language, which varies from state to state (they speak different dialects, but the dialects vary so much they are not at all similar to Mandarin and you have to speak it to be able to completely understand)
What is the official language in wuhan china?
All over China the official language is Mandarin.
What lanquages are spoken in china?
Mandarin Chinese is the official language, thus all children going to school know Mandarin. Cantonese and other dialects are spoken regionally, along with Mandarin.
Is mandarin the same as Chinese?
Mandarin, 普通话 is one form of the Chinese language that can be used to indicate Chinese. However, keep in mind that while mandarin is Chinese, not all Chinese languages are mandarin. Chinese language can be Cantonese, Min, Hunanese, Hakka, and more. So, Mandarin is not completely same as Chinese, it is simply the standard and most common dialect of the Chinese language.
What difference between Chinese and mandarin?
Chinese is a broader term that refers to the entire language family, which includes various dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, and others. Mandarin, specifically, is the most widely spoken dialect of Chinese and is the official language of China and Taiwan.
Which type of Chinese language should you learn in Shanghai?
Preferably start learning the national language - Mandarin Chinese. If you plan on staying in Shanghai for a longer period of time than you would be doing so in other areas, you may benefit in learning the Shanghainese dialect (after all, regardless of what you learn - you'll pick up the Shanghainese accent if you learn either one enough)
What mandarin means?
Mandarin is the official language in China. It is also sometimes called Putonghua. All Chinese students are required to learn it, but it is not necessarily their mother language, which varies from state to state (they speak different dialects, but the dialects vary so much they are not at all similar to Mandarin and you have to speak it to be able to completely understand)
What language do all kids in China have to learn?
Mandarin Chinese is used in most schools in China. While it is becoming more and more popular to learn English it is not a required language to learn. Kids may also speak a second language that is a dialect of the area they are from.
Is Mandarin Chinese understood in Nepal?
not at all - only nepali and some engilish
Are all books in China only about China or other countries too?
Chinese schools educate children with western methods, so what a kid learn in U.S.A, are mostly the same with what Chinese children learn in China, only Chinese kids know more about U.S than American kids know about China.
What is the official language in wuhan china?
All over China the official language is Mandarin.
Most spoken language all through the world?
Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world in terms of the number of native speakers. It is followed by Spanish, English, Hindi, and Arabic.
Is Mandarin Chinese Simplified or Tradtional?
It depends. Mandarin is one of several Chinese spoken languages. Simplified and Traditional refer to the written language, which is in all forms of Chinese the same. Simplified Chinese is written in mainland China and Singapore, but not in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao and not mostly not by overseas Chinese communities.
Can cantenese Chinese understand mandarin Chinese?
Not very well. There are many differences between Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese. 9 tones in Cantonese versus 4 tones in Mandarin, for example. However, all Chinese is written the same, which is why Chinese TV has Chinese subtitles.
