Mandarin Chinese

noun

1. the official language of China since 1917; the form of Chinese spoken by about two thirds of the population and taught in schools throughout China See also Chinese Pekingese

Example Sentences

Someone dubbed Ms. Zahrai’s video clips with a voice speaking Mandarin Chinese to make it seem that she was peddling Russian products.

From New York Times

“The end goal is the same,” Wu said in an interview in Mandarin Chinese.

From Seattle Times

Beijing says these reforms give Tibetan children the best possible preparation for their adult lives, in a country where the main language of communication is Mandarin Chinese.

From BBC

When a stage production of “The Shawshank Redemption” opened recently in China, it was cast entirely with Western actors speaking fluent Mandarin Chinese.

From New York Times

The play will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles at Theatre Off Jackson from Feb. 16-18.

From Seattle Times