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汉语
Hànyǔ
Description
汉语就是中国人说的话。
"汉语" is the language spoken by Chinese people.
很多外国人都在学习汉语。
Many foreigners are learning "汉语".
Meanings
汉语Hànyǔ
the Chinese language
我学汉语两年了。
I have been learning Chinese for two years.
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Notes
- Etymology
汉 refers to the Han people, 语 means language, so "language of the Han".
- Nuance
汉语 stresses the spoken/linguistic language; 中文 often refers more to written Chinese.
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