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[AstralStorm]

Too late. Mandarin and Chinese in general requires a slightly different way of thinking that is better and way more easily absorbed when young.

10k ideograms is not that hard compared to say 7k words needed to have basic fluency in English. You would need about twice as much to be considered reasonably fluent. Grammar is relatively easy, proper pronunciation is much more critical than in English.

[sarchertech → AstralStorm]

10k? If I'm remembering correctly even educated Chinese people don't know that many.

I'm also unaware of research showing that Chinese is comparatively better absorbed when young.

[netheril96 → sarchertech]

Every language is easier to learn when you are young, especially before five years young.

[sarchertech → netheril96]

Yes. I said comparatively easier.

[maze-le → AstralStorm]

Its never "Too late", its just a bit harder.