So today we’re basically comparing the Mandarin Chinese language as spoken (and written) in mainland China vs. Taiwan.
I understand mainland China uses simplified characters while Taiwan uses traditional characters.
Native Mandarin speakers, please consider the following aspects:
– grammar
– pronunciation/accent
– spelling rules (besides the simplified vs. traditional characters)
– vocabulary
– expressions (e.g. slang, etc.)
– usage
On a scale of 0 to 100 (0 being totally different languages like Swedish vs. Vietnamese, 100 being exactly identical), how close is the Mandarin language of mainland China to that of Taiwan?
Thank you.