Pekingese · Standard Mandarin (basis)
The Beijing-area variety of Mandarin and the phonological basis of Standard Chinese (Pǔtōnghuà). Distinguished by heavy erhua and clipped syllable-final endings.
Taiwanese Mandarin
Also known as: Guóyǔ, ROC Standard Mandarin
The Mandarin standard of Taiwan. Diverges from Mainland Pǔtōnghuà in pronunciation, lexicon, and tone, with substantial influence from Taiwanese Hokkien.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Taiwanese Mandarin?
Taiwanese Mandarin is a dialect of the Mandarin language.
Where is Taiwanese Mandarin spoken?
Taiwanese Mandarin is primarily spoken in Taiwan.
Which region is Taiwanese Mandarin associated with?
Taiwanese Mandarin is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Taiwanese Mandarin known by other names?
Yes — Taiwanese Mandarin is also referred to as Guóyǔ, ROC Standard Mandarin.
What are the other dialects of Mandarin?
Mandarin also includes Beijing Mandarin, Northeastern Mandarin, Sichuanese Mandarin, Yunnan Mandarin. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Mandarin dialects
See on the atlas →Dōngběi Huà
The Mandarin of China's three Northeastern provinces around Shenyang and Harbin. Close to standard Mandarin but with a distinctive intonation and rich slang.
Sìchuānhuà
A Southwestern Mandarin variety spoken across Sichuan and Chongqing. Notably divergent in tones and vocabulary, often partially unintelligible to standard speakers.
Yúnnánhuà
The Southwestern Mandarin of Yunnan province. Carries strong contact influence from neighbouring Tibeto-Burman and Tai-Kadai languages.
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