What Languages Do They Speak In China?

The total number of languages listed for china is around 236. Well...a vast country like china ought to have these many, right? Out of these, 235 are still used even today, while one is a dead language. The most popular languages of China known to people outside China are Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hakka and out of these, standard Mandarin happens to be the national language. But to foreigners like us, all sound the same. Languages in China have undergone a constant change thanks to China's various rulers and dynasty's leaving a lasting mark on the language. Each era and dynasty can be identified from the way the language has changed and prospered. Hence, it won't be surprising to hear an Americanised version ad the growing Chinese economy has led many a Americans have signed up for learning mandarin...

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