Kimi says Chinese is its native tongue, but English still handles most tasks well

amyxlu · x · 2026-07-23

The post shows Kimi saying Chinese is its native tongue while also claiming strong English ability.

In the screenshot, Kimi says it is fluent in both languages, but Chinese is its mother tongue and it is more sensitive to Chinese nuances, culture, wordplay, and slang.
It also says its English is strong enough for academic discussion, technical docs, and everyday conversation.
The takeaway is a simple one: Kimi says it is better at Chinese overall, but English remains solid, especially for formal tasks.
The reply asks whether Kimi reasons better in Chinese than English, hinting at possible clues about distillation or training-data origin.

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