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The Chinese Language

Nearly one-fifth of the world speaks Chinese as their native tongue. Find out more about the spoken and written language here.

Ten Expressions Borrowed from Chinese

Examples of Chinese calques (direct translations of expressions) that appear in English.

Ten English Words Borrowed from Chinese

Many English words have roots in China.

Understanding Mandarin Chinese Tones

A basic explanation of the five Mandarin Chinese tones.

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