中国語
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Meanings
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Refers to the Chinese language in general, including Mandarin and other varieties. Often used in contexts like language study or translation.
He is studying Chinese.
Please translate this document into Chinese.
Usage patterns
- 中国語を話すto speak Chinese
She speaks Chinese fluently.
- 中国語を勉強するto study Chinese
I am studying Chinese at university.
- 中国語ができるto be able to speak Chinese
He can speak Chinese, so he was asked to interpret.
- 中国語で〈動詞〉to do something in Chinese
I wrote a letter in Chinese.