If you’ve studied Simplified Chinese ( 简体中文  jiǎntǐ zhōngwén) and are planning a trip to Taiwan , you may notice that the signs, menus, and books look a little different from what you’re used to. That’s because Taiwan uses Traditional Chinese ( 繁體中文  fántǐ zhōngwén)—a richer, more historic version of the script that has been preserved for centuries.​ Don’t worry — your Mandarin listening and speaking skills will serve you perfectly well here. The grammar and pronunciation