Chinese language
How old is Chinese writing, has it been simplified?
Chinese writing dates to 4500 years ago. The Chinese system was simplified in the 1950s, because it would help improve literacy. A modern reconstruction of the writing system that makes the written characters less complex.
What is the official language of China?
Mandarin is the official language of China
In what ways is it hard?
The alphabet is based on pictures and not pronunciation which may be hard for some people to learn.
What is pinyin and what is it used for?
. The pinyin system uses the western alphabet and spelling to pronounce Chinese words.
How many people speak Chinese?
1.2 billion people speak Chinese (16% of the world).
Are they mutually comprehensible?
The seven dialects share a common writing system and have a common cultural background.
How many tones are used in Mandarin Chinese, is it the same everywhere?
There are 5 tones in Mandarin. No this is unique for only Mandarin.
In what way is Chinese an easy language for English speakers to learn?
There are no gender, plural, or tense markers which makes learning the language a little easier.
How many dialects?
There are seven dialects of China
How many languages are there in china?
They are two languages of China
