modern Chinese
[ˈmɑːdərn ˈtʃaɪniːz]
noun
chinês moderno
1. Contemporary Chinese language as spoken and written in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore from the 20th century onward, typically using simplified or traditional characters and modern vocabulary
Modern Chinese has incorporated many loanwords from English due to globalization.
O chinês moderno incorporou muitas palavras emprestadas do inglês devido à globalização.
2. The standardized form of Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) used as the official language in the People's Republic of China
Students studying modern Chinese often begin with Mandarin pronunciation and simplified characters.
Os alunos que estudam chinês moderno geralmente começam com a pronúncia do mandarim e caracteres simplificados.
3. Chinese language studies or courses focusing on contemporary usage rather than classical or literary Chinese
The university offers a degree program in modern Chinese literature and linguistics.
A universidade oferece um programa de graduação em literatura e linguística do chinês moderno.
Modern Chinese primarily refers to Putonghua (standard Mandarin) and represents the unified language policy implemented in the People's Republic of China since 1949. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, the term is widely used in academic and educational settings. The distinction between modern and classical Chinese is culturally significant as it marks the shift from literary traditions to contemporary communication practices. Learning modern Chinese has become increasingly popular globally due to China's economic and cultural influence.
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