The official dialect of China is Mandarin, also call “Putonghua”. More than 70% of the Chinese population speaks Mandarin, but there are also several other major dialects in use in China: Yue (Cantonese), Xiang (Hunanese), Min dialect, Gan dialect, Wu dialect, and Kejia or Hakka dialect.
Is it correct to say Chinese or Mandarin?
In English-speaking countries, "Mandarin" is usually preferred for the spoken language. "Chinese" or "written Chinese" are correct for the written language. Of course, there are other dialects, including Cantonese, which are no less "Chinese" than the one we also call Standard Chinese or putonghua.
Is it offensive to say speaking Chinese?
Originally Answered: If you don't know if a speaker is using Mandarin or Cantonese is it offensive to refer to the language as Chinese? Generally speaking, no. But it can vary between people.
What are people who speak Chinese called?
Mandarin
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官話 / 官话 Guānhuà
Guānhuà (Mandarin) written in Chinese characters (simplified Chinese on the left, traditional Chinese on the right)
Region
Native speakers
Do you say speak Chinese?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw2RvQpRTrI
How do you say I speak some Chinese?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A-le2mGfco
Is it correct to say you speak Chinese?
In mainland China, people with advanced English skills will be familiar with the term, but most people here will just refer to both the written and spoken language as "Chinese." In English-speaking countries, "Mandarin" is usually preferred for the spoken language.
Is there such a thing as speaking Chinese?
When people are talking about “speaking Chinese,” they are most likely to be referring to Mandarin. READ MORE: What is Putonghua? Cantonese is the other main dialect. While less people speak it, it is spoken in very internationally cities including Hong Kong and Macau.
How do you speak like Chinese?
- Use the Right Filler Words. Every language has its own filler words.
- Place emphasis on the right words and syllables.
- Be vigilant about tones.
- Learn and use a few Chinese idioms.
- Be careful about word choice.
Is Chinese easy to speak?
Interestingly, the hardest language to learn is also the most widely spoken native language in the world. Mandarin Chinese is challenging for a number of reasons. But writing isn't the only difficult part of learning Mandarin. The tonal nature of the language makes speaking it very hard as well.