# Chinese-speaking Discord servers "Chinese" on Discord covers several overlapping communities. Mandarin servers bring together speakers from Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and the global diaspora; Cantonese communities centre on Hong Kong, Macau and long-established diaspora populations; and learner servers welcome people studying either language. Two writing systems, Traditional and Simplified characters, add another layer of variety. The script a server uses often hints at its audience. Traditional characters are standard in Taiwan and Hong Kong, while Simplified characters are used in Malaysia, Singapore and by many learners. Plenty of servers accept both, but if reading one is easier for you, check the description. Cantonese servers have a distinct culture and humour, often written in colloquial Cantonese characters that differ from standard written Chinese. Topics are wide-ranging: gaming communities for Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, League of Legends and Minecraft; anime and donghua fandoms; programming and tech servers; university and exam study groups; and calm social spaces for diaspora members to chat in their family language. Peak hours depend heavily on whether a server is based in Asia or abroad. DiscoListing staff decline Chinese-language listings that sell accounts or currency, index pirated content, promote gambling, target students with scams, or dox and harass people. Learners will find patient native speakers through the Language Learning and Language Exchange tags. Cultural festivals such as Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival bring special events, from riddles and calligraphy to cooking threads, and they are a natural moment for learners and diaspora members to join in. Many servers also run tea, food and history channels that make it easy to connect over shared interests rather than just language practice. ## Top servers _No servers listed yet._ ## FAQ ### Do Chinese servers use Traditional or Simplified characters? Both are used. Many servers accept either; check the description. ### Are there Cantonese communities? Yes. Search for Cantonese alongside the Chinese filter. ### Can I practise Mandarin here? Yes. Combine this filter with Language Learning or Language Exchange. --- Curated by DiscoListing.