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Mandarin in AP Chinese

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Verified for the 2027 exam

Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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Mandarin is the official language of China and the most widely spoken language in the world. It is based on the Beijing dialect and is used for communication among people from different regions in China.

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Topic 2.1: 2.1 Customs and Celebrations | 风俗与庆典 | 風俗與慶典

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