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The Influence of Chinese and Chinese Characters

Chinese is one of the most widely used languages in the world.

In fact, Chinese and Chinese characters have been spreading worldwide for a long time. Chinese characters have had a profound impact on Asian countries,which is why some countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia have formed the so-called “Chinese character cultural circle”. With the improvement of China’s economy and culture, more and more people in other countries are willing to learn Chinese, and the influence of Chinese and Chinese characters on the world is increasing.

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