中文 (Zhōng wén) — Chinese language

Definition

中文 is the everyday word for the Chinese language. It refers mainly to written language and is broader than 汉语, which typically means spoken Chinese.

noun
Chinese language

Examples

  • 中文
    Wǒ huì shuō Zhōng wén.
    I can speak Chinese.
  • 中文
    Nǐ zài xué Zhōng wén ma?
    Are you learning Chinese?
  • 中文
    Zhōng wén Shū hěn hǎo.
    Chinese books are very good.

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