Homonym: mandarin (Fruit)
Mandarin is a group of related Chinese dialects spoken primarily in China, Taiwan, and Singapore. It is the most widely spoken language in the world, with over a billion native speakers. Mandarin is the official language of China and is used in government, education, and media.
The language is characterized by its tonal nature, meaning that the pitch or intonation used when pronouncing a word can change its meaning. Mandarin uses simplified characters in China and traditional characters in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Learning Mandarin can open doors to understanding Chinese culture and communication.