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  1. Languages of China - Wikipedia

    Language laws of the People's Republic of China do not apply to either Hong Kong or Macau, which have Cantonese, Mandarin (both under the umbrella of "Chinese") and English and Cantonese, …

  2. Chinese languages | History, Characteristics, Dialects, Types, & Facts ...

    Chinese languages, principal language group of eastern Asia, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan language family. Chinese exists in a number of varieties that are popularly called dialects but that are usually …

  3. What Languages Are Spoken in China? - WorldAtlas

    Sep 14, 2020 · China is home to 56 ethnic groups, all of whom have played a critical role in the development of the various languages spoken in China. Linguists believe that there are 297 living …

  4. What Languages Are Spoken In China? - Babbel.com

    May 27, 2025 · Discover the diversity of Chinese languages beyond Mandarin. Explore Cantonese, Wu and other major languages of China.

  5. What Languages do People Speak in China? - World Population Review

    Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China and it’s based on the dialect of the Han ethnic group from the North. The predominant language is sometimes called Hanyu and the study of this language …

  6. Chinese Language - History, Dialects & Structure | China Analysis

    Chinese is part of the Sino-Tibetan language family, which includes many languages spoken mainly in China, Southeast Asia, and parts of South Asia. Mandarin is the most spoken dialect and the official …

  7. Languages in China | Chinese Dialects | Spoken Chinese Languages

    In this article, you will learn about the many hundreds of dialects and languages in China. How many languages are there in China? Why are there so many languages in China? 1. Standard Mandarin. 2. …

  8. The Languages of China | Chine-culture.com

    81 languages have been identified in China. Han, the national language, is one of the most spoken languages in the world. In China, 55 national minorities use their own language and, to varying …

  9. What are the top 5 languages spoken in China?

    Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in China, with over 70% of the population speaking it as their first language. It is the official language of the country and is used in government, …

  10. All About Chinese Languages, Dialects & Varieties in China

    How many languages are spoken in China? From Mandarin & Wu to Yue & Min, explore all about Chinese language, dialects & varieties.