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Meaning of Guoyu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. The standardized spoken Chinese language, also referred to as Standard Mandarin. The term remains in common use in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and colloquially in Hong Kong (along with Putonghua). In mainland China, Guoyu or Taiwan Guoyu is used to refer to Taiwanese Mandarin (standard), as opposed to mainland standard Mandarin.
  2. The language the Emperor of China spoke.
    historical

CEFR level

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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