Meanings of 汉语
By ear
Play it, then pick what 汉语 means.
About 汉语
Podcast: 汉语
Podcast: 汉语
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 汉语
A common mistake is to confuse 汉语 with 中文 (Zhōngwén), which can refer to Chinese language in general, including written forms. 汉语 is often used in educational contexts, while 中文 may be more casual. Pay attention to tone; 汉 (Hàn) is pronounced with a falling tone, while 语 (yǔ) has a rising tone.
As an HSK 1 word, 汉语 connects to other basic language-related terms such as 说 (shuō, to speak) and 学 (xué, to learn). Students should focus on pronunciation and usage in simple sentences about language learning.
Learners often mistakenly use 汉语 when referring to written Chinese; instead, they should use 中文 for written contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢汉语' to mean 'I like written Chinese' is incorrect; you should say '我喜欢中文'.
Pronunciation of 汉语
Drill the tone of 汉语 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 汉语 to You
Let me explain 汉语 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 汉语 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 汉语?
Learning Lab
Knowing 汉语 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say Chinese language in Chinese
“Chinese language” in Chinese is汉语
汉语 (Hànyǔ) refers specifically to the Chinese language, primarily the Mandarin dialect. It is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing the language itself or its study. The term encompasses the spoken and written forms of Chinese, as well as its various dialects.
When to use 汉语
A common mistake is to confuse 汉语 with 中文 (Zhōngwén), which can refer to Chinese language in general, including written forms. 汉语 is often used in educational contexts, while 中文 may be more casual. Pay attention to tone; 汉 (Hàn) is pronounced with a falling tone, while 语 (yǔ) has a rising tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 汉语 when referring to written Chinese; instead, they should use 中文 for written contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢汉语' to mean 'I like written Chinese' is incorrect; you should say '我喜欢中文'.
Write 汉语
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 汉语 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 汉语
汉语 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
我来中国学习____。
I came to China to study Chinese.
Example Sentences for 汉语 (10)
Rebuild it
Rebuild it: “He got 90 marks for Chinese.”
Ask Jason
Have a question about 汉语?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 汉语
Not exactly; 汉语 specifically refers to the spoken language, while 中文 can refer to both the spoken and written forms of Chinese.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 汉语?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.