* "Chinese" is a broad term. It refers to a group of related languages spoken by the Han ethnic group, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu, Min, Hakka, and others.
* Most people in China speak one of these Chinese languages as their primary language.
However, some people in China speak other languages as well:
* Minority languages: China has 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, and many of these groups have their own unique languages. Examples include Tibetan, Uyghur, Mongolian, Zhuang, and many others. These languages are often spoken alongside a Chinese language.
* Foreign languages: English is the most common foreign language learned in China, followed by Japanese and Korean. Some people in China also speak other foreign languages due to work, travel, or personal interest.
So, to answer your question directly, while the majority of Chinese people speak a variety of Chinese languages as their native tongue, some also speak other languages, including minority languages and foreign languages.