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Is Chinese and Mandarin the Same? Key Differences Explained

Many people think Chinese and Mandarin are the same language. But the fact is: they are technically NOT the same thing. “Chinese” ≠ Mandarin: While Mandarin dominates, dialects like Cantonese retain cultural pride. Hong Kong’s films and music industry, for example, rely on Cantonese. Mandarin is a form of the Chinese language. There are many different versions of Chinese spoken…