Taiwanese Mandarin is a variety of Mandarin Chinese spoken in Taiwan. It has distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar compared to Mainland Mandarin. Influenced by local languages and cultures, it incorporates unique expressions and slang. In Taiwan, Mandarin is the official language, used in education, media, and government. While it shares a common foundation with other Mandarin dialects, Taiwanese Mandarin is characterized by its softer tones and certain phonetic differences, making it recognizable to speakers from different regions.