
There are many languages in the world. More people speak Mandarin (普通话) than others. Mandarin is a type of Chinese.
Chinese uses symbols, not letters. Each symbol has a meaning. Chinese characters can be art. Calligraphers (书法家) make them look pretty with ink and brushes.
Chinese is an old language. Now kids around the world learn Mandarin. They practice it by speaking, reading and writing.