What is zhongwen

Based on the CEFR standards, the speaking and writing test are divided into 3 Bands A, B and C , and each Band is further divided into 2 levels for a total of 6 levels. Test-takers can choose a level that best suits their current Chinese language proficiency and learning background for each required skill.

MAKE sure which Chinese learning centers you would like to apply. You can search the language centers through the Office of Global Mandarin Education website. EACH Chinese language center provides a variety of courses for students of all levels of proficiency. The centers will conduct a placement test to make sure you start at the right level. AFTER received your admission letter, you can start preparing for the visa application and all the logistic preparation.

Then, time to go to Taiwan! Taiwan is an ideal place for international students who want to learn Mandarin Chinese, also called Mandarin, Huayu, Guoyu, Hanyu, Putonghua, and Zhongwen in Chinese-speaking communities around the world. I hear that used as well. Anyway, I thought Zhongwen only referred to the written language. Posted by: Fiona IP Logged. Chinese and Zhongwen is same,it includes manderin hanyu ,cantoness,and many native language. Posted by: Mj IP Logged. Posted by: Ainiqusi IP Logged.

Posted by: Sunsetlover IP Logged. I've never heard of a Chinese actually say "zhong guo hua" Posted by: Cheung. Panos IP Logged. Posted by: John. Posted by: Bgolou IP Logged.

All those are correct sir! Have a look on this Chinese dictionary : www. Posted by: Grashopa IP Logged. But obviously that is distinguishing between Mandarin and other forms of Chinese. Posted by: Jacob22 IP Logged. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.

Thread starter Biebabeloeba Start date Mar 11, Ni hao, Sorry for the lack of tones. Some people say "wo xuexi hanyu" and other say "wo xuexi zhongwen" to say that they are learning Chinese? Is there a difference between zhongwen and hanyu? Or can we mix these words. Literally means the Chinese language. This is very similar to Zhongwen and both can be used interchangeably. The only subtle difference would be that Zhongguohua exclusively refers to spoken Chinese. Another thing to note is that people always prefer to use shorter words and since Zhongwen is one character less than Zhongguohua, Zhongwen is the preferred word to use.

Just use Zhongwen whenever you are referring to Chinese or Mandarin Chinese. If you want to say Mandarin Chinese explicitly, then use the word Putonghua. These two words are all you need.