中国語
chūgokugoThe Chinese language, specifically Mandarin Chinese, which is the official language of China and Taiwan, and one of the four official languages of Singapore.
彼は中国語でビジネスの会議を進めました。
He conducted the business meeting in Chinese.
In Japanese, '中国語' typically refers to Mandarin Chinese, the most widely spoken form of Chinese.
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💡Pro Tip
Mandarin vs. Chinese
In Japanese, '中国語' specifically refers to Mandarin Chinese, not other Chinese languages like Cantonese.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
When referring to the Chinese language in formal contexts, '中国語' is appropriate. In informal contexts, '中文' may also be used.
📖Word Origin
The term '中国語' is composed of '中国' (China) and '語' (language), literally meaning 'the language of China'.
📝Usage Notes
In Japanese, '中国語' is used to refer to Mandarin Chinese, the standard form of Chinese. It is distinct from other Chinese languages like Cantonese, which is referred to as '広東語' (Cantonese) in Japanese.