Chinese Language

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, a group of dialects (commonly referred to as “Standard Mandarin”) that are officially recognized as the standard language in mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore. It’s characterized by its tonal nature, meaning that the meaning of words changes based on pitch. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts … Read more

Chinese Language

Chinese is a group of related, but not mutually intelligible, Sinitic languages that share a common ancestor. It’s spoken by over a billion people worldwide, making it the most spoken language by native speakers. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Tonality: Chinese languages are tonal, meaning the meaning of a word changes depending on the pitch … Read more