Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mandarin
Noun
/ˈmændərɪn/
Definition
Mandarin refers to a major dialect of the Chinese language, as well as a type of citrus fruit.
Examples
- She is studying Mandarin to communicate better while traveling in China.
- We bought a box of mandarins for a healthy snack.
Meaning
In the context of language, it usually describes the standard form of Chinese used in mainland China and Taiwan. As a fruit, it signifies a sweet, small orange.
Synonyms
- Chinese (language)
- Orange (fruit)
