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1. Chinese Language

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   The traditional grouping of Sinitic varieties follows geographic and historical lines, though these groupings sometimes obscure linguistic reality. The seven major dialectal groups are generally recognized [2]:
   Mandarin: The largest group, encompassing Standard Chinese (Putonghua/Guoyu), based on the Beijing dialect. It is the official language of the PRC and a lingua franca throughout much of the Chinese-speaking world.
   Wu: Includes Shanghainese and other varieties spoken around the Yangtze River Delta. Wu languages are notably characterized by …