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中文
Zhōngwén
Description
中文是中国人说的语言，也是世界上很多人学习的语言。
"中文" is the language spoken by Chinese people and is also learned by many people worldwide.
我们可以说中文，也可以写中文。
We can speak "中文" and also write "中文".
Meanings
中文Zhōngwén
the Chinese language (spoken or written)
我在学中文。
I am learning Chinese.
中文Zhōngwén
Chinese writing or text
这本书是用中文写的。
This book is written in Chinese.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
中 (China) + 文 (language/writing), literally 'Chinese writing/language'.
- Nuance
中文 often emphasizes written language; 汉语 emphasizes the spoken Han language.
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