Mainland Mandarin is the standard form of the Chinese language spoken in Mainland China. It is based on the Beijing dialect and serves as the official language of the country. This variant is used in education, media, and government, making it a crucial part of communication in China. The language is part of the Sino-Tibetan language family and is characterized by its tonal nature, meaning that the pitch used when pronouncing a word can change its meaning. Mainland Mandarin is also known for its simplified characters, which were developed to increase literacy rates among the population.