- 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
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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
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Everything you need to learn Chinese: 1000+ video lessons, expert teacher, native conversations, pinyin chart, and tons of interactive activities
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Surprising and revealing facts about the Chinese language, key phrases to get started, details on the Chinese alphabet and useful videos about the Chinese language
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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
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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
- 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
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