What was Hu Shih's main contribution to the Chinese language?
Invented Pinyin
Promoted Classical Chinese
Advocated Vernacular Chinese
Created New Alphabet
Answer
Hu Shih's main contribution to the Chinese language was his advocacy for the use of Vernacular Chinese, or spoken Mandarin, in place of Classical Chinese. He believed that this would make written Chinese more accessible and understandable to the general public, and aid in the overall modernization and development of China.
The Remarkable Legacy of Hu Shih: A Journey through His Life and Works
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