How Is the Chinese System of Writing Related to the Dialects

question 81

Multiple Choice

How is the Chinese system of writing related to the dialects of Chinese?

• A) The writing system varies considerably among the different dialects.
• B) The same symbols are used regardless of dialect, providing a single written language.
• C) Each dialect has a unique set of symbols as its writing system.
• D) All of China has one written and spoken language, with only minor dialectical differences.

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