The Most Common Misconceptions of Chinese by Mandarin Learners
Mandarin Chinese is definitely a foreign language for Westerners and even Easterners alike. But what are some of the most common misconceptions that Mandarin Chinese Learners have? We explore the top four below:
1. All Chinese People Speak Standard Mandarin Chinese
Not true! When I was traveling throughout China, even though I was an HSK Level 6 student, I couldn’t understand much of the conversation in the more rural provinces.…