The official standard language of China, using the Beijing phonology as the standard, Northern Mandarin as the base dialect, and modern vernacular literature as the grammatical standard

Mandarin Chinese spoken with a Sichuanese accent, often incorporating local vocabulary and tones

to make a video call; communication via real-time video link

the variety of Mandarin Chinese as spoken in Hong Kong, often characterized by Cantonese pronunciation and vocabulary influences

The official proficiency test of spoken Standard Chinese in the PRC; designed for native speakers to assess their fluency and standard pronunciation.

(slang) Mandarin Chinese spoken with a thick regional accent; literally "plastic Mandarin"