mandarin

noun
UK: /ˈmændərɪn/
US: /ˈmændərɪn/

  1. A type of small orange fruit with a loose skin.

    1. I ate a sweet mandarin after lunch.
    2. The fruit basket contained a mix of clementines, mandarins, and tangerines.

  2. A high-ranking official in the Chinese Empire.

    1. The mandarin held a position of great power.
    2. Historically, access to a mandarin position was often through rigorous examination.

  3. The most widely spoken language in China; Standard Chinese.

    1. She's learning Mandarin in night school.
    2. Many business contracts require translation to Mandarin to facilitate trade.

Synonyms

orange chinese official
mandarin adjective

  1. Relating to Mandarin Chinese.

    1. She speaks a Mandarin dialect.
    2. The class focused on Mandarin pronunciation and grammar.

  2. Relating to the mandarins of imperial China.

    1. The museum displayed mandarin robes.
    2. The exhibit showcased the mandarin culture and traditions of the Qing dynasty.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mandarin" in English means: A type of small orange fruit with a loose skin., A high-ranking official in the Chinese Empire., The most widely spoken language in China; Standard Chinese..

The phonetic transcription of "mandarin" is /ˈmændərɪn/ in British English and /ˈmændərɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mandarin": orange, chinese, official.

Example usage of "mandarin": "I ate a sweet mandarin after lunch.". More examples on the page.