What is more widely spoken Cantonese or Mandarin?

Worldwide, there are about 66 million Cantonese speakers. Compare this with Mandarin, which is spoken by about 1 billion people worldwide. Of all languages, Mandarin is the most widely-spoken.

Which is more widely spoken French or Spanish?

French and Spanish are both among the most widely spoken languages in the world. While Spanish is the fourth most spoken language, spoken by approximately 534 million people, French is the fifth most spoken language in the world, at 280 million speakers. The big difference is where the languages are spoken.

What is the difference between Mandarin and Cantonese?

Cantonese and Mandarin are dialects of the Chinese language and are both spoken in China. They share the same base alphabet, but as a spoken language they are distinct and not mutually intelligible. Where Are Mandarin and Cantonese Spoken?

Do all Chinese people speak Cantonese?

Cantonese is spoken by the people of Hong Kong, Macau and the wider Guangdong province, including Guangzhou (previously Canton in English). Most foreign Chinese communities, such as those in London and San Francisco, also speak Cantonese because, historically, Chinese immigrants hailed from Guangdong. Do All Chinese People Speak Mandarin?

Where is Mandarin spoken in the world?

Mandarin is spoken widely in Singapore and Taiwan. Cantonese, however, is spoken largely in Hong Kong, as well as in Macau and the Guangdong province, including Guangzhou.

How many people in Hong Kong can speak Mandarin?

It’s estimated that around half of Hong Kongers can speak Mandarin, but this is due to the necessity of doing business with China. Around 90\% percent of Hong Kongers still use Cantonese as their first language and there is some resentment at attempts by the Chinese government to push Mandarin.