你好
Nǐ hǎo
Hello
汉语 (hàn yǔ) — how to say "chinese language" in Chinese
汉语
Chinese language
Character composition
汉
Han; Chinese
语
language
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 3 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 2 strokes
Examples
我在学校学习汉语，我很高兴。
I study Chinese at school, I am very happy.
我学习汉语
I study Chinese.
Mnemonic
[hàn yǔ-] Hank the Yak 🐂 is on a mountain peak, teaching animals about 汉语 "Chinese language" 🎓. With ancient scrolls in hand, he shows 汉 for "Han; Chinese" and 语 for "language" to his furry friends. As the animals attempt to speak 汉语, the echoes of their voices blend with the mountain breeze.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "chinese language" in Chinese?
"chinese language" in Chinese is 汉语 (hàn yǔ).
What does 汉语 mean in English?
汉语 (hàn yǔ) means "Chinese language".
How is 汉语 pronounced?
It is pronounced hàn yǔ (written as han yu, hanyu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "chinese language" in Chinese characters?
It is written 汉语.
What HSK level is 汉语?
汉语 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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