Mandarinlanguage
Mandarin language refers to a group of related Sinitic varieties spoken across northern and southwestern China and within Chinese communities worldwide. It is the most widely spoken form of Chinese and forms the basis of Standard Mandarin, the national language in several Chinese-speaking regions.
Standard Mandarin is based on the Beijing dialect and is the official language of the People's Republic
Mandarin has more than one billion native speakers and, when second-language speakers are counted, the total
Phonology and grammar: Standard Mandarin features four phonemic tones, with tone sandhi rules such as tone
Writing system and romanization: Mandarin is written with Chinese characters. In Mainland China and Singapore, Simplified
Official status and international reach: Mandarin is the dominant language in media, education, and governmental functions