This question hopes to spark inspiration, motivation, and a perhaps a discussion on our intrinsic values as people. Why are you studying the 中文？
Our time is a finite resource, so why spend it learning Chinese?
My reason: to give my children an opportunity to learn Mandarin (because my parents never taught me their mother languages (Dutch and Russian)). But I’ve found the longer I spend in the China, the more weary I become to marry a Chinese… Not trying to demean any race here.
Feel free to share your insights on any of these ideas; please make sure you too state why you’re learning ZHONG WEN!