Pronunciation: /ˈmændərɪn/
noun a small, sweet type of orange
A1 I am learning how to speak Mandarin.
A2 She ordered a dish with mandarin oranges in it.
B1 The Mandarin language is spoken by millions of people worldwide.
B2 He attended a Mandarin class to improve his language skills.
C1 The diplomat was fluent in Mandarin and used it to negotiate with foreign officials.
C2 The professor's research focused on the history and evolution of the Mandarin dialect.
formal The Mandarin language is spoken by over a billion people worldwide.
informal I'm trying to learn how to speak Mandarin so I can communicate with my grandparents.
slang Let's grab some dim sum and practice our Mandarin together.
figurative The CEO of the company is often referred to as the Mandarin, making all the important decisions.
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