《漢語》, also known as Chinese, is a group of related languages spoken primarily in China and by Chinese communities worldwide. It is the most widely spoken language in the world, with over a billion native speakers. The language has several dialects, with Mandarin being the most prominent and the official language of China. 漢語 is written using Chinese characters, which are logograms representing words or morphemes. The writing system is complex, with thousands of characters, each having its own meaning and pronunciation. 汉语 is known for its tonal nature, where the meaning of a word can change based on its tone.