Question

Is there a difference between Chinese and Mandarin?​

Answer 1

Mandarin is based on a Beijing dialect, and the Beijing accent is considered the standard Mandarin accent. This is important as the accent in which people speak Mandarin varies across all of China.

Answer 2

Answer:

Here is the short answer :

Mandarin is a form of chinese language . some call it a dialect . chinese is an umbrella language term that encompasses multiple (dialects) language , "including Mandarin , Hakka" and mor other . when you look at it closely , There are actually over 200 Dialects of chienese