(ちゅうごくご)

ちゅうごくご
noun
Chinese language
language
1. Chinese language
The Chinese language, including its various dialects such as Mandarin and Cantonese. In most contexts refers to Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin).
中国語(ちゅうごくご)勉強(べんきょう)しています
I'm studying Chinese.
中国語(ちゅうごくご)発音(はつおん)(むずか)しい
Chinese pronunciation is difficult.
I majored in Chinese and English at university.

中国語(ちゅうごくご) refers to the Chinese language. In everyday use, it typically means Mandarin (普通話(ふつうわ)).

Forms

中国(ちゅうごく) (China) + () (language). The suffix ~() forms language names: 日本語(にほんご), 英語(えいご), 韓国語(かんこくご), etc.

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Specific varieties