How is the Chinese system of writing related to the dialects of Chinese?
A) The writing system varies considerably among the different dialects.
B) The same symbols are used regardless of dialect, providing a single written language.
C) Each dialect has a unique set of symbols as its writing system.
D) All of China has one written and spoken language, with only minor dialectical differences.
Answer: B
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