There are seven major dialects and many sub-dialects in China. Dialect spoken in Beijing, known as "Mandarin" or Putonghua, is the predominant dialect, widely used by over 70 percent of the population. Putonghua is various referred to as the "Han language" (hanyu), or simply Chinese. Only about two-thirds of the Han people are native speakers of Putonghua and the others who living in southwest and southeast China speak their own dialects.

Except these dialects, some minorities such as Mongolian, Tibetan and Uygur also have their own language. However, by the means of the cultural and economic exchange, more and more minorities begin to learn Putonghua.

In recent years, the upsurge of learning English sweeps over the country. Most of the service staff in hotels could speak fluent or simple English and we will also arrange experienced guides for our guests. So, don't worry about the language barrier when you are in China. Of course, it will be better if you learn some simple Putonghua before your start.

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 Useful Chinese Phrases:

Hello...................................ni hao.
Good morning ........zao shang hao.
Good afternoon...... .....xia wu hao.
Good evening ........wan shang hao.
Goodbye........................... zai jian.
Thank you.......................... xie xie.
Please .......................... qing
You're welcome ........... bukeqi
I'm sorry ........... duibuqi
How much? ........... duo shao qian?
That's too expensive. ........... tai guile
My name is ........... wojiao
I'm from... ........... wo shi cong...laide.
Where is the...? ........... ...zai nali
I'm lost. ........... wo milule.
What's the time? ........... ji dian le?
I fell ill. ........... wo bu shu fu.
Could you help me? ........... ni keyi bang wo ma?
I would like... ........... wo xiang yao...
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