How many languages are there in China?

There are more than 80 languages in China.

1, the language of China refers to the language used by the people of China and all ethnic groups in China. China is a multi-ethnic, multilingual and multilingual country, with 56 ethnic groups and more than 80 languages.

(1) The language of the Han nationality is Chinese, which belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family. It is the common language in China today, and it is also one of the common languages in the world.

(2) Among the 55 ethnic minorities, except for Hui and Manchu, the other 53 ethnic minorities all use their own languages.

2. Based on the principle that all ethnic groups in China are equal, China has always adhered to the policy of language equality and actively maintained the diversity and harmony of languages.

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The Basic Features of China Language

1. On the one hand, China language is a special culture. Different nationalities have different languages, and different languages represent different language customs. For example, two-part allegorical sayings formed due to the characteristics of Chinese are China people's language habits, and different language habits reflect different ideas. The cultural differences caused by China language directly penetrate into people's lives, which has become a significant manifestation of China's ethnic society.

2. On the other hand, the macro and micro changes of China language are related to other cultural events, and social politics and culture have a direct impact on the development and use of China language, such as pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. Chinese is the carrier of culture and promotes the development of other cultural activities.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-China Language