national language; Chinese language class
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
national language
archaicThis term is an older, official designation for the standard language of a country. In Mainland China, it was historically used for Modern Standard Chinese (普通话), but this usage is now considered dated. It remains the official term in Taiwan and some other Chinese-speaking regions.
In Taiwan, the Chinese language is usually called Guoyu (the national language).
The National Language Movement once promoted the standardization of the Chinese language.
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He collected many Guoyu textbooks from the Republican era.
The cover of this book is printed with the four characters 'Guoyu Textbook'.
noun
Chinese language (class); literature class
archaicThis sense refers specifically to the school subject, often used in older or historical contexts. In modern Mainland Chinese schools, the subject is called "语文".
My grandfather said that when he was in primary school, the Chinese language class was called a Guoyu class.
When she was in junior high, Chinese was her strong suit.
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The first period in the afternoon is the Chinese language class.
This yellowed old book is a 'Guoyu' textbook.