what's the difference ???

Submitted by Cavewoman on Thu, 18/10/2007 - 23:05.
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Hi  :)

 What's the difference between Chinese (Cantonese) Chinese (Mandarin) ?

thanks .



Fri, 19/10/2007 - 02:55
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They are separate

They are separate languages.   They share the same written language, and probably have some similar grammar, however, they are as alike as Dutch and German might be.  Most are taught Mandarian in School, but there are lots of issues with it.

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Sat, 10/05/2008 - 12:31
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Cantonese is just a kind of

Cantonese is just a kind of dialect of mandarin.

They are same written but different pronunciation.

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