n.(中文)普通话，政界要员，(尤指)内务官员，(旧时)中国政府高级官吏，柑橘

原形：Mandarin复数：mandarins

Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in China, serving as the official language of the country.
普通话是中国使用最广泛的语言，是该国的官方语言。
Learning Mandarin can be challenging due to its complex tonal system, but it's highly rewarding for those interested in Chinese culture or business.
学习普通话因其复杂的声调系统而具有挑战性，但对于对中国文化或商务感兴趣的人来说，收获颇丰。
The Mandarin speaking ability of our new employee will be a great asset for our company's expansion into the Chinese market.
我们新员工的普通话能力对我们公司进军中国市场将是一大优势。
I enrolled in a Mandarin course at the local community college to improve my communication skills when traveling to China.
我在本地社区大学注册了一门普通话课程，以提高我去中国旅行时的沟通能力。
Many Chinese parents prefer to speak Mandarin with their children rather than their regional dialects, to ensure better educational and professional opportunities.
许多中国父母倾向于与孩子说普通话而非方言，以确保他们有更好的教育和职业机会。
The film was dubbed into Mandarin for release in mainland China, attracting a massive audience.
该电影被配音成普通话以便在中国大陆上映，吸引了大量观众。
The Mandarin duck, known for its striking plumage, is considered a symbol of love and fidelity in Chinese culture.
以鲜艳羽毛著称的鸳鸯，在中国文化中被视为爱情与忠诚的象征。
To effectively communicate with our Chinese partners, we hired a translator proficient in both English and Mandarin.
为了有效地与我们的中国合作伙伴沟通，我们聘请了一位精通英语和普通话的翻译。
My Mandarin teacher always emphasizes the importance of practicing pronunciation daily to master the four distinct tones.
我的普通话老师总是强调每天练习发音以掌握四个不同声调的重要性。
After years of studying Mandarin, I finally felt confident enough to hold a conversation with native speakers during my trip to Beijing.
经过多年学习普通话，我终于有信心在去北京旅行时与母语者进行交谈。