Chinese writing system is famous for its complexity

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1. The properties of language are arbitrary, cultural transmitted, duality and highly productive. The fact that a language must acquired because it is arbitrary and cultural transmitted. Each symbol represents a/some sound(s) and that specific symbol conventionally is sounded in that way. Therefore it must be learnt by each generation.

2. Arbitrary in dictionary means not based on principle, system or plan. The arbitrariness in human language means the symbols, signs, alphabets or logograms used are not based on any principle. The form is not related to the meaning nor is the meaning dictated by the form. People just invent them arbitrarily.

3. The three body parts of human to produce speech sounds are vocal cords, soft palate and tongue. Their physiological adaptations are

vocal cord. - It's the voice producing part of larynx. By variation of tension and vibration amplitude of the cord to produce different sounds.

Soft-palate - It's the soft roof of mouth that increases the echo effect of sound through the nose

Tongue - It's the movable organ in the mouth example for speaking "F" sound.

4. Chinese writing system is famous for its complexity. There are a