MANDARIN

SIMILARITIES

SIMILARITIES

• Both are commonly used languages
• Both can be very complex to learn
• Both reflect values and culture

DIFFERENCES

MANDARIN

• There is a max of 2 vowels per syllable.
• The meaning of each word depends on tone marks
• Each part of a character has its own meaning (sometimes different)
• It has rules to writing words in Pin Yin
• Emotion isn't present in delivery because tone marks will be affected

ENGLISH

• Words can have more than two vowels
• The meaning of words don't necessarily depend on tone marks
• Some words have root words and some don't
• Rules in writing aren't applicable, but spelling is.
• Emotion is always present in delivery.