Sinitic
Language families Sinitic
6 languages and 12 dialects belong to the Sinitic family. Each language opens onto its dialects.
About this branch
Sinitic brings together 6 languages and 12 documented dialects across 2 mapped regions. 0 dialects currently carry an endangered vitality status.
The branch is a linguistic grouping, not a statement about modern national identity. Boundaries and labels reflect the current atlas taxonomy and may evolve as documentation improves.
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Branch stories
Largest language: Mandarin (5 dialects)
Most endangered: Cantonese (0 dialects)
Geographic spread: 2 regions represented