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Which languages and writing systems are used by the Hui people in Gansu?
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The Hui people in Gansu, like the Hui throughout China, primarily speak Mandarin as their first language.12
Regarding their writing systems, the Hui utilize the Chinese writing system for general communication. Additionally, they use the Arabic script, though its use is typically reserved for religious purposes.23