Chinese
hànyǔ
Meaning: Chinese language; Mandarin
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

漢語
漢
語
汉语
汉
语

Example sentences

He is currently studying Chinese.
他的漢語進步很快。
他的汉语进步很快。
His Chinese has improved very quickly.
他下定決心要學好漢語。
他下定决心要学好汉语。
He made up his mind to learn Chinese well.
他把這本英文小說譯成了漢語。
他把这本英文小说译成了汉语。
He translated this English novel into Chinese.
這本教科書詳細解釋了漢語語法規則。
这本教科书详细解释了汉语语法规则。
This textbook explains the grammar rules of Chinese in detail.
他能說一口流利的漢語。
他能说一口流利的汉语。
He can speak fluent Chinese.
我學漢語已經半年了。
我学汉语已经半年了。
I have been learning Chinese for half a year already.

Usage Notes

Refers to the Chinese language, often specifically the spoken language of the Han people.

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