Singaporean Mandarin: What Kind of Chinese Do Singaporeans Speak?
In Singapore, Mandarin Chinese—locally referred to as “Huayu” (华语)—is widely spoken among the ethnic Chinese population. However, the version spoken here is distinct in several ways from the Mandarin used in mainland China or Taiwan. Singaporean Mandarin refers to the form of Mandarin Chinese commonly spoken by Chinese residents of Singapore. It exists in […]
Chinese Tones and Tips to Master Them
When delivering one’s words, the intonation plays a significant role in how your conversation partner understands the meaning of what you say. No matter what language you are looking to pick up, tones will undoubtedly have a part in it in one way or another. This fact remains especially true with Mandarin. If you’re determined […]