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Mandarin is the main language in China. It is spoken by most of the population, especially in the north. Cantonese in the 2nd most spoken language in China and is spoken by mostly people in the south of China like Guongdong province.
The two are actually as different as German and English, that is, they are two entirely different languages.
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Are Mandarin and Cantonese characters the same?
Mandarin and Cantonese use the same Chinese characters, but pronunciation and meaning can vary between the two languages. Both languages are written using Chinese characters, but they may be pronounced differently or have different meanings in each dialect.
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.
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 do you say red in Mandarin or Cantonese?
In Mandarin, "red" is 红色 (hóng sè). In Cantonese, "red" is pronounced as hùhng sīk.
What are the main differences between mandarin and cantonese?
the differences are mandarin only has 4 tones but cantonese has 9 tones.
Is TVB a Cantonese or Mandarin channel?
TVB is a Cantonese channel, but occasionally will broadcast Cantonese dubbed Mandarin drama shows.
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!
Are Mandarin and Cantonese characters the same?
Mandarin and Cantonese use the same Chinese characters, but pronunciation and meaning can vary between the two languages. Both languages are written using Chinese characters, but they may be pronounced differently or have different meanings in each dialect.
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.
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 do you say red in Mandarin or Cantonese?
In Mandarin, "red" is 红色 (hóng sè). In Cantonese, "red" is pronounced as hùhng sīk.
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?
Which is more used cantonese or mandarin?
Mandarin is more widely used than Cantonese, both within China and internationally. Mandarin is the official language of China and is spoken by the majority of the population, while Cantonese is predominantly spoken in the Guangdong province and Hong Kong.
Can Mandarin Chinese Be Understood By Cantonese Chinese People?
Cantonese speakers may be able to understand some Mandarin Chinese due to similarities in vocabulary and grammar, but the two languages are distinct. Differences in pronunciation and tones can make it challenging for Cantonese speakers to fully understand Mandarin, and vice versa.
Is Cantonese more ancient than Mandarin?
Both Cantonese and Mandarin are considered to have ancient roots in the Chinese language. While Cantonese may have older roots than standard Mandarin, the modern standardized forms of both languages have been developed relatively recently.
