Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Mandarin.
How to pronounce mandarin:
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Mandarin - as a noun
The dialect of chinese spoken in beijing and adopted as the official language for all of china
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beijing dialectmandarin chinesemandarin dialectShrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern asia
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
citrus reticulatamandarin orangemandarin orange treeHypernyms (Closely Related)
citruscitrus treeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A member of an elite intellectual or cultural group
Any high government official or bureaucrat
A high public official of imperial china
A somewhat flat reddish-orange loose skinned citrus of china
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mandarin orangeHypernyms (Closely Related)
citrous fruitcitruscitrus fruitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Mandarin - as an adjective
Pertaining to or reminiscent of mandarins; deliberately superior or complex; esoteric, highbrow, obscurantist
Example Sentences
"She spoke fluent mandarin and was able to communicate easily with the locals."
"He decided to study mandarin to expand his language skills."
"The mandarin orange is a popular fruit during the winter season."
"The ambassador greeted the foreign dignitaries with a warm smile and a few words in mandarin."
"My sister is taking mandarin classes at university."
Word Game Points
Is MANDARIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mandarin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MANDARIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is MANDARIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mandarin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMANDARIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is MANDARIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mandarin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMANDARIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.