Question

use the text to compare and contrast mandarin and cantonese.
if you want to learn chinese, you have a decision to make: mandarin or cantonese?
mandarin is a dialect of chinese that is used by most schools and universities in china.
cantonese is another dialect of chinese. both varieties use the same written characters,
but they pronounce words differently. cantonese is often seen as more difficult than
mandarin. this is because mandarin uses just four tones to change the meaning of words,
while language experts usually consider cantonese to be a six - tone language. mandarin is
the official language in china and taiwan, as well as in the united nations. however,
cantonese is the official language of hong kong and macau. you could choose one
language for a specific destination, or you could learn both and chat with even more
people!

Explanation:

• Both Mandarin and Cantonese are dialects of Chinese and use the same written characters.
• Mandarin has four tones and is an official language in China, Taiwan, and the UN.
• Cantonese is often seen as more difficult (six - tone language) and is the official language of Hong Kong and Macau.

Answer:

• Is a dialect of Chinese: Mandarin (✔), Cantonese (✔)
• Has four tones: Mandarin (✔), Cantonese (✖)
• Is an official language in the United Nations: Mandarin (✔), Cantonese (✖)