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Mandarin Chinese

Definition: Mandarin Chinese is a variety of Chinese spoken in mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore, and is the official language of China. It is the most widely spoken language in the world.

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses:

Noun

1. The standard variety of Chinese language spoken by the majority of Chinese people.
2. An upright citrus fruit similar to an orange, with loose, glossy skin.
3. A high-level public servant in the Chinese imperial government.

Adjective

1. Relating to Mandarin Chinese language or culture.
2. Of or relating to mandarins.

Sample Sentences:

1. I am learning Mandarin Chinese to communicate with my Chinese friends.
2. The mandarin smelled extremely fragrant when I peeled it.
3. During the Qing dynasty, a group of mandarins governed the provinces.
4. She has attended several mandarin Chinese classes to improve her language skills.
5. The government appointed a new mandarin to oversee the educational reforms.

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