Standard Mandarin

Standard Mandarin, also known as Putonghua or Modern Standard Chinese, is the official language of China and Taiwan, and one of the world's most spoken languages. It is based on the Beijing dialect and serves as a common means of communication across diverse Chinese regions. Standard Mandarin features a standardized pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical structure, making it a uniform and official standard for education, media, and government. It facilitates clear understanding among Chinese speakers from different local dialects and promotes cultural unity.