When is Chinese Language Day?

Thursday April 20th

The human race made advances in culture and civilization through the use of words. Explore the growth the written and spoken word have made during the observance of Chinese Language Day on April 20th.

Like most languages, Chinese has a rich variety of dialects that contribute to the language's richness and character. Mandarin is one of the seven major modern dialects spoken in China, and it is the most widely spoken. Language plays a vital role in culture and history, and it records our accomplishments. The Chinese script, which is 6,000 years old, is the world's oldest written language.