Summary | Consequently, many local dialects are under
threat.Most respondents were between the ages of 16 and
25.Putonghua, or Mandarin, serves as a lingua franca throughout
the country, and it has many dialects.In addition, different
ethnic groups use their own languages."There are around 6,500
languages in the world.China's dialects are a crucial part of ...
en.ce.cn | 01 August 2015