Mandarin

Pronunciation: /ˈmændərən/

Mandarin (noun)

  1. The main language spoken in China and Taiwan.
  2. A small, sweet citrus fruit with a loose skin, similar to an orange.
  3. A senior government official in China, especially in the past.

Examples

  • She is learning Mandarin to improve her language skills.
  • Mandarin is spoken by millions of people worldwide.

Common collocations: speak Mandarin, learn Mandarin, peel a mandarin, sweet mandarin, imperial mandarin

Synonyms of Mandarin

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Mandarin

  • referring to non-officials or non-experts