Definition
汉语 (Hànyǔ) refers specifically to the Chinese language, often used in formal or academic contexts (like 汉语课 'Chinese class'). 中文 (Zhōngwén) is the more common everyday word for 'Chinese language' and can also refer to Chinese writing.
noun
Chinese language
Measure word · 门
Examples
- 汉语？Nǐ xué Hàn yǔ ma?Do you study Chinese?
- 汉语。Wǒ xǐhuan shuō Hàn yǔ.I like speaking Chinese.
- 汉语。Tā de Hàn yǔ hěn hǎo.His Chinese is very good.
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