Ep.248 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Chinese or Mandarin? 中文？漢語？華語？

Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 · Apr 6, 2026 · 5m

Are you learning Chinese… or Mandarin? 🤔 And what’s the difference between 中文、漢語、華語、國語、普通話? In this episode of Bitesize Basics, we break down these commonly used (and often confusing!) terms in a clear and simple way. By the end, you’ll understand how each word connects to language, ethnicity, culture, and region — and you’ll know exactly how to answer the question: 你在學什麼語言？

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