Mandarin

Definition

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.

Related terms

Cantonese: A Chinese dialect primarily spoken in southern China, including Hong Kong and Macau.

方言 (fāngyán): This term refers to "dialects" or regional variations of a language, such as Mandarin and Cantonese.

Putonghua: Another name for Mandarin, which means "common speech" or "standard language."