Chinese
Also known as Chinese language, Chinese languages
language group of the Sinitic languages
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Chinese is a group of related languages spoken by over a billion people, primarily in China and Chinese diaspora communities around the world. It matters because it's the most widely spoken language group globally and represents a major vehicle for one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations.
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Alternative Chinese name Chinese中文 Literal meaningChinese writing
Second alternative Chinese name Simplified Chinese汉文 Traditional Chinese漢文 Literal meaningHan writing
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