Writing brings people together

ANNIE BAI THE RUBICON

There are over 7000 languages spoken throughout 193 countries. Each language is diverse with unique pronunciations, grammar, characters, and meanings, but there are a few things that all languages share in common.

According to Cindy Blanco on the Duolingo Blog, “All languages have dialects and accents. All languages have grammar. All languages have ways of talking about the past, present, and future. All languages can communicate all ideas and feelings. All languages have slang. All languages are equally complex.” tions of being grateful, holding to one’s morals, and being reflective,” Chen said.

In some cases, certain words or phrases have no direct translations; these are referred to as “untranslatable” words.

Sophomore Deling Chen speaks Chinese with her overseas relatives and likes the language’s untranslatable words.

FAVORITE WORD REPRESENTS BEING CONTENT WITH ONE’S LIFE AT A GIVEN MOMENT.