Sino-Tibetan languages

The Sino-Tibetan language family is a large group of related languages spoken mainly across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of South Asia. It includes major languages like Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Tibetan, and Burmese. These languages share common features in their grammar and vocabulary, indicating a historical connection. This family is one of the world's most widespread, with over a billion speakers. Despite their differences, Sino-Tibetan languages often use tones (pitch differences) to distinguish meaning, and many have complex writing systems. They provide insight into the history and migration of peoples in Asia.