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China sent missionaries and representatives to Japan and Korea, influencing their languages, writing systems, and cultures.

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Is Korean more similar to Chinese or Japanese?

Korean is more similar to Japanese than to Chinese, as Korean and Japanese are both considered to be part of the same language family, while Chinese is a separate language family.


What are the differences between Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters?

Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters are all logographic writing systems, but they have distinct differences. Chinese characters are the oldest and most complex, with thousands of characters representing words or concepts. Japanese uses a mix of Chinese characters (kanji) along with two syllabaries (hiragana and katakana). Korean characters (Hangul) are phonetic and represent sounds rather than meanings, making them simpler and easier to learn.


What outside influences affected the development of the Korean languauge?

Outside influences that affected the development of the Korean language include contact with China, which led to the borrowing of vocabulary and adoption of Chinese characters, as well as the influence of Buddhism, which introduced new religious and philosophical terms. The Japanese occupation of Korea in the early 20th century also impacted the language, as Korean was suppressed in favor of Japanese.


What is the name for Chinese symbols?

Chinese symbols are called Hanzi or Chinese characters. Each character represents a unique concept or word, and they are used in writing Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other languages.


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