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Diversity of the Chinese Language

Different regions and ethnic groups have different characteristics and habits in language and dialect usage.

There are a total of 56 ethnic groups in China. The Han, Man, and Hui ethnic groups commonly use Chinese and Chinese characters, and 130 languages are used by ethnic minorities in China.Mandarin is the national language,while different dialects are used in different regions of China.The diversity of the Chinese language is an essential component of Chinese culture and ethnic diversity, and it is precisely because of this diversity that Chinese culture and language are full of rich and colorful connotations and charm.

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