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"汉语" (Hànyǔ) and "中文" (Zhōngwén) both refer to the Chinese language but can be used slightly differently.

1. 汉语 (Hànyǔ): This term specifically refers to the spoken Chinese language. It emphasizes the oral aspect of the language and is used to talk about speaking or conversing in Chinese.
2. 中文 (Zhōngwén): This term can refer to both the written and spoken aspects of the Chinese language. It generally encompasses the entire spectrum of the Chinese language, including its written characters, grammar, vocabulary, and spoken forms.

In everyday use, the distinction might not always be strict, and the terms can be used interchangeably to refer to the Chinese language in general.

lisaC

What other words can be used to refer to “中文” (zhōngwén)?

个学生

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1. 汉语 (hànyǔ): This is the most common term used to refer to the Chinese language used in China. It literally translates to "Han language".

2. 华语 (huáyǔ): This term is used to refer to the Chinese language used in China, but it is less common than 汉语. It literally translates to "Chinese language".

3. 国语 (guóyǔ): This term is also used to refer to the Chinese language used in China, but it is less common than 汉语 and 华语. It literally translates to "national language".

当老师

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Are there any situations in which “中文” (zhōngwén) is not appropriate to use?

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Yes, there are situations in which “中文” (zhōngwén) is not appropriate to use. For example, when referring to the Chinese language used in Taiwan, it is more appropriate to use the term “国语” (guóyǔ). This is because “中文” is used to refer to the Chinese language used in mainland China, while “国语(traditional Chinese: 國語)” is used to refer to the Chinese language used in Taiwan.

当老师

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我说中文。我住在中国

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