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Standard Chinese

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Chinese Language: History, Varieties, and Writing Systems

Chinese Language: History, Varieties, and Writing Systems The Chinese language is a vast and complex linguistic system, serving as the primary means of communication for over 1.39 billion...

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Standard Languages: The Mechanics of Linguistic Standardization

Standard Languages: The Mechanics of Linguistic Standardization In every linguistic community, certain ways of speaking carry more weight than others. A standard language is a variety tha...

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