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Popularization of Putonghua
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Wrenn, James J. – Journal of Chinese Linguistics, 1975
Discusses the popularization of Putonghua, the common language of the People's Republic of China, and the creation and popularization of a national phonetic alphabet. These two issues are related by the fact that romanization is seen as an important vehicle for the popularization of Putonghua. (CLK)
Descriptors: Alphabets, Chinese, Language Planning, Language Standardization
Changes and Reform in the Language of the New China
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Lin, Shou-ying – Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, 1977
Based on travel to the People's Republic of China, language changes and reform are reported. New meanings of old expressions and new expressions are listed and discussed. Language reform consists of: popularization of Putonghua, simplification of the characters, and romanization of the Chinese Language. (SW)
Descriptors: Chinese, Language Planning, Language Standardization, Language Usage