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Why is Mandarin written as “汉语” in Mandarin?

January 1, 2026 by chinesespeaking

Before I explain the reason to you, please allow me to show you some fun facts. China the word was originated from Qin dynasty. Cin …

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What is the most politically correct translation of Chinatown in Mandarin?

November 18, 2025 by chinesespeaking

The literal translation of Chinatown in Mandarin is 中国城. Another commonly used name, 唐人街, literally means Tang People Street. However, the term Chinatown itself may …

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How many characters are in the Chinese Mandarin language?

April 5, 2025 by chinesespeaking

Mandarin Chinese is the most frequently spoken Chinese language or dialect with more than 900 million native speakers. The Chinese characters are more or less …

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It’s true that the Mandarin language is very hard to learn. Do all Chinese people speak Mandarin perfectly?

December 30, 2024 by chinesespeaking

It is extremely difficult, its not a matter of just what you put into it like with other languages. Somewhere, I read an article from …

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Is Cantonese the second most spoken variety of Chinese after Mandarin?

August 9, 2022 by chinesespeaking

Definitely not. I am sure Cantonese isn’t that big in China (everything is bigger in China), so I consulted Wiki for a quick look. According …

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What is the best way to memorize Chinese characters along with their sounds in Mandarin?

August 9, 2022 by chinesespeaking

Not the best person to answer this question but since you requested to me, here’s how I memorize Mandarin pronunciation (spelling) of Chinese Characters. For …

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