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Chinese

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Chinese language.

Chinese — the Chinese language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: Cantonese, Standard Chinese, ability to comprehend spoken and written Chinese and to speak and write in Chinese, competent in Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chinese?

The Chinese language.

What category of skill is Chinese?

ESCO classifies Chinese under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Chinese between industries?

ESCO tags Chinese as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Chinese the same as Cantonese?

Yes — Chinese is also known as Cantonese, Standard Chinese, ability to comprehend spoken and written Chinese and to speak and write in Chinese, or competent in Chinese. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Chinese?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Chinese and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.