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Mandarin
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/mɐ̃dɐˈɾĩ/man·da·rim
Definitions
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1. 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).
Usage examples
“Mandarin is the most spoken language in the world.”
“During the Qing dynasty, Mandarins held great administrative power.”
Common combinations
Mandarin languageMandarin orangelearn MandarinMandarin dialect
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The standard official language of China, based on the Beijing dialect.
Usage examples
“She is fluent in Mandarin.”
“Mandarin has four main tones.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
Mandarin Chineselearn Mandarinspeak Mandarin