Standarin

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Standard Mandarin (the official language of China and Taiwan). humorous

    ""Also, it should be noted that the Standarin reading of 瑞 is irregular. The character had an affricate initial *dʑ, which reflects regularly in say Cantonese with s- but it should be reflected as /ʂ-/ < sh- > in Standarin""

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""Also, it should be noted that the Standarin reading of 瑞 is irregular. The character had an affricate initial *dʑ, which reflects regularly in say Cantonese with s- but it should be reflected as /ʂ-/ < sh- > in Standarin""

Etymology

Blend of standard + Mandarin.

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