Putonghua, based on Beijing dialect, absorbs the characteristics of other dialects and languages and is widely used in China. As a normative language, Putonghua is widely used in education system, media, government and business occasions.
The pronunciation and grammar of Putonghua are unified, which enables people in different regions to communicate and understand better. It has played an important role in the field of education, helping people to learn and inherit China culture better. The popularization of Putonghua is also conducive to enhancing national unity and reducing communication barriers brought by dialects.
The basic vocabulary and grammatical structure of Putonghua come from modern Chinese, but it also retains some characteristics of ancient Chinese. Compared with dialects, the basic vocabulary and grammar of Putonghua are simplified, and at the same time, the language characteristics of other Sino-Tibetan language families are borrowed.
Matters needing attention in learning Putonghua
1. Cultivate correct pronunciation and oral expression: Putonghua pays attention to standard pronunciation and intonation. Beginners can correct their pronunciation and oral expression by listening to standard Mandarin materials, imitating normal pronunciation and accent, and communicating with native speakers of Mandarin.
2. Learn Chinese Pinyin and Tone: The first step in learning Mandarin is to master Chinese Pinyin and Tone. Pinyin is the phonetic symbol of Chinese characters, and the tone determines different meanings, so it is very important for correct understanding and pronunciation.
3. Listen more, read more, speak more and write more: Mandarin is a language, and mastering it requires mastering four aspects: listening, speaking, reading and writing. You can improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills by listening to standard Mandarin broadcasts, watching Mandarin news and reading Mandarin books.
4. Participate in Putonghua training courses or courses: You can systematically learn the basic knowledge and skills of Putonghua by participating in special Putonghua training courses or courses. Training courses usually provide professional teaching materials and guidance to help learners improve their Putonghua level more quickly.
5. Create a language environment: In order to learn Putonghua better, we can use Putonghua environment to create a learning atmosphere. For example, communicate with native speakers of Mandarin, participate in role-playing activities in Mandarin, and watch movies and TV programs in Mandarin. , so as to adapt to and improve the ability of Putonghua more quickly.