To be honest, I would like to learn both but can only pick one first. I am Chinese and most of my family speaks Cantonese, but I can only speak English and Cantonese is not taught at the community college I will be attending. I understand that learning Mandarin would …
Or it differed due to different dynasties that ruled China from time to time? Also clarify me if Mandarin was one of the ancient Chinese dialects OR Was it influenced by Manchu people or Is it one of Manchurian dialects?
I’m interested in learning how to speak and write Mandarin Chinese and would like to know where I could get classes in Montreal. Anyone got ideas?
Or does it make it that much more confusing?
What I mean by country dialect is Dalian, China dialect.
How would you greet someone "bon apetite" or "good apetite" or "have a nice meal" or something like that? thanks
i did a two year course in high school learning mandarin chinese, now deciding on university im very keen on a course that offers a year abroad in japan (if they offered a year in china there wouldnt be a problem) so the problem is, would it be very hard …
When talking about my friend and me doing something, do I say "wo he wo pengyou" or "wo he wo de pengyou"? Basically, do I use the posessive de in this situation?
Which is better from a buisness point of view, and which from the general appeal of the language? What are the pros and cons of each. I speak English if it helps. I may consider moving to Hk though so if that helps……thanks for your help
I’m chinese and I’m having difficulty choosing a foreign language for high school. I’m gonna be an incoming freshmen. I already know how to speak mandarin, and read and write a bit. In addition to mandarin, i know how to speak Cantonese as well. I know that chinese is very …