1 | For these reasons, Cantonese is considered by some as richer and more specific. | |
2 | You'll have to learn Mandarin or Cantonese, and preferably both. | |
3 | A native of California and the child of Chinese immigrants from Hong Kong, Kwan speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. | |
4 | Students in Guangzhou have been penalized for speaking Cantonese, and teachers must pass a Mandarin proficiency exam. | |
5 | I began to develop a keen ear for languages at family gatherings, where I was exposed to Cantonese, various regional Cantonese dialects, Mandarin and English. |