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mandarin

/ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A native or naturalized inhabitant of China or a person of Chinese descent.

    - "The mandarin spoke excellent English."
    - "Mandarins have a rich cultural heritage."
  • noun

    The most common variety of Chinese, spoken in China and Taiwan.

    - "Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world."
    - "Learning Mandarin is a popular trend."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/



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  2. /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/



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  3. /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/



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  4. /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mandarin
mandarin orange , garden , ardor , tandem
Variants
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mandarin , mandarinic , mandarinism , mandarinisms , mandarins , mandarin orange , mandarin oranges , mandarin collar , mandarin collars
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Mandarin originated from the Old Chinese word 'mandarin' which meant 'official' or 'gentleman'. It was later adopted to refer to the Chinese language and people.

Trivia
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  1. Mandarin is the third most commonly spoken language in the world.

  2. The Mandarin language has nine tones.

  3. Mandarin was the official language of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mandarin Chinese: A group of related varieties of Chinese, including Standard Chinese, that are based on the Beijing dialect.

Culture
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Mandarin has a rich cultural significance in China and Taiwan. It is the language of Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese literature. Mandarin has been used in various forms of art, music, and literature.

How to Memorize "mandarin"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the Mandarin flag and its colors to remember the word.
    - Imagine a mandarin orange to associate the word with.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mandarin' with 'China' and 'Chinese culture' to help remember its meaning.
    - Think of a 'gentleman' or 'official' to remember the etymology.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Many Apples Grew In New Guinea' to remember the tones of Mandarin.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'mandarin' to help remember its meaning.

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