Mandarin
nounmasculine/mɐ̃dɐˈɾĩ/medium
man·da·rim
Definitions
11. The official language of China, based on the Beijing dialect. 2. (Historical) A high-ranking official in imperial China. 3. (Botany) A variety of loose-skinned orange (tangerine).
Mandarin is the most spoken language in the world.
During the Qing dynasty, Mandarins held great administrative power.
Common collocations
Mandarin languageMandarin orangelearn MandarinMandarin dialect
2The standard official language of China, based on the Beijing dialect.
She is fluent in Mandarin.
Mandarin has four main tones.
Common collocations
Mandarin Chineselearn Mandarinspeak Mandarin
Etymology
Do malaio 'menteri', 'ministro', através do português antigo. Refere-se à língua e ao funcionário imperial chinês.