- Chinese language - Wikipedia
The complex relationship between spoken and written Chinese is an example of diglossia: as spoken, Chinese varieties have evolved at different rates, while the written language used throughout China changed comparatively little, crystallizing into a prestige form known as Classical or Literary Chinese
- Chinese languages | History, Characteristics, Dialects, Types . . .
Chinese languages, principal language group of eastern Asia, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan language family Chinese exists in a number of varieties that are popularly called dialects but that are usually classified as separate languages by scholars
- How to Learn Mandarin Chinese: A Beginners Guide - wikiHow
To learn Mandarin Chinese, begin by learning the tones and sounds used in the language Learn simple vocabulary and phrases, and practice reading and writing Chinese characters Immerse yourself in the language
- Chinese Culture, Customs and Traditions (A Complete Guide)
Our China culture guide contains information divided into Traditions, Heritage, Arts, Festivals, Language, and Symbols Topics include Chinese food, World Heritage sites, China's Spring Festival, Kungfu, and Beijing opera
- Free Online Chinese Lessons (+ Practice) - ImproveMandarin
These introductory Chinese lessons cover the various areas of basic Chinese: pronunciation, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar Each lesson is complete with detailed, yet easy-to-follow explanations on all essential language points
- MDBG Chinese Dictionary
Translate Chinese text and Lookup Mandarin pinyin for Chinese words easily Just glide your mouse over the Chinese text and a pop-up window shows English translations and Mandarin pronunciations
- Chinese culture - Wikipedia
Chinese culture (simplified Chinese: 中华文化; traditional Chinese: 中華文化; pinyin: Zhōnghuá wénhuà) is one of the world's earliest cultures, said to originate five thousand years ago The culture prevails across a large geographical region in East Asia called the Sinosphere as a whole and is extremely diverse, with customs and traditions varying greatly between regions The
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