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Vocabulary Entry
mandarin
|noun • noun • adjective • noun
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N
noun
A type of citrus fruit that is usually small, sweet, and easy to peel.
Example Sentences
"I enjoyed a sweet mandarin for my afternoon snack."
"Mandarins are often used in fruit salads."
"She packed mandarins in the kids' lunchboxes."
N
noun
A member of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking culture, often relating to the historical bureaucratic class in China.
Example Sentences
"The Mandarin was known for his role in the imperial government."
"She learned about the history of the Mandarins in her Chinese studies."
"Mandarin scholars contributed significantly to Chinese literature."
A
adjective
Relating to the administrative or cultural practices associated with the Mandarin class or language.
Example Sentences
"He is studying Mandarin philosophy at the university."
"The Mandarin style of painting is known for its vibrant colors."
"Her Mandarin accent improved with practice."
N
noun
The standard form of the Chinese language based on the Beijing dialect.
Example Sentences
"She is learning Mandarin to communicate with her family."
"Mandarin is one of the most spoken languages in the world."
"He became fluent in Mandarin after several years of study."