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China's official language, which is the standard form of Chinese
- She studied Mandarin in school to better communicate with her relatives in China.
- He practiced speaking Mandarin with a tutor to improve his language skills.
- Learning Mandarin opens up opportunities for business and cultural exchange with Chinese-speaking communities around the world.
- The Mandarin writing system uses characters that represent words or concepts rather than individual sounds.
- She practiced her Mandarin pronunciation by repeating phrases aloud until they sounded natural.
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a small orange-like fruit with easily removable skin
A mandarin is a small citrus fruit similar to an orange, known for its sweet flavor and easy-to-peel skin. It originates from China and is believed to have been cultivated for thousands of years in regions such as southern China and Southeast Asia. It typically has a bright orange color and a slightly flattened shape, making it easy to distinguish from other citrus fruits. Mandarins are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, offering both nutritional benefits and a delicious taste. They have a juicy and tender flesh with a sweet and tangy flavor that is less acidic than oranges. Mandarins are commonly enjoyed fresh as a snack or added to salads and desserts. They are also used to make juices, jams, and preserves, and they're a popular choice for making candied or dried fruit.
- The scent of freshly peeled mandarin fills the room with a delightful citrus aroma.
- She enjoyed a mandarin as a healthy and convenient snack between meals.
- They bought a crate of mandarins from the market to make freshly squeezed juice.
- She packed mandarins in her lunchbox for a refreshing and vitamin-rich treat at work.
- He peeled a mandarin and shared its segments with his friends during a picnic in the park.
Synonyms:
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a high public official of imperial China
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any high government official or bureaucrat
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a member of an elite intellectual or cultural group
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shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia