Years ago when I was asked if I speak Mandarin, I was puzzled.

数年前，当我被问及是否说“Mandarin(国语，官话)”时，我感到很茫然。

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Many employers also check whether potential hires can speak Mandarin.

许多用人单位也会核查应聘者是否会讲普通话。

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It WAS posted on Baibu on June 13th - my friend can read and speak Mandarin.

那个帖子确实是6月13号在百度发的——我朋友认识也会说普通话。

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And at a seminar in Mandarin in July, Tang reportedly noted that 80% of Chinese Singaporeans speak Mandarin.

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Officers who can speak Mandarin and Cantonese are also on hand, police said.

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Her mother, who doesn't speak Mandarin, stared at Happy uncomprehendingly.

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