5 Questions
What is the approximate percentage of the global population that speaks a variety of Chinese as their first language?
16%
Which branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family do Chinese languages belong to?
Sinitic branch
Which Chinese language branch has the highest number of speakers?
Mandarin
How many main regional groups are usually posited based on phonetic developments from Middle Chinese?
7 to 13
What is the approximate percentage of global population that speaks Mandarin as their first language?
66%
Learn about the Chinese language, its various spoken varieties, and its significance as the primary language spoken by a large percentage of the global population.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
