study language is what

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Nov 3, 2011 01:00
hello,
i am studying in Beijing. there a lot of Europeans and Americains also try hard to study.

generally, the most difficult in studying Chinese is pronunciation. for Japanese, to study Chinese is easier than other country's people, because we use almost same characters.

i think it is the most difficult for Europeans and Americans to study Chinese.

Chinese characters is very difficult to write and to read. we Japanese are get used to seeing Chinese characters. however Chinese characters in Japan used and in China used are not same, we can guess the meaning.

furthermore, for example, in China, when we have a meal, only use chopsticks. Europeans and Americans are not familiar with using chopsticks. in fact, to use chopsticks is difficult, and mothers teach child.

to study language is not only study how to use language, but also study their culture. if so, what is the goal of studying language? it depends on each people. however language is alive, to set up own goals are not easy. i think that studying language is one of the philosophy.