"Mandarins" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Mandarins are a type of small, loose-skinned citrus fruit that is typically eaten fresh or used in salads, preserves, and marmalades. They are also a term used to refer to high-ranking officials or politicians in certain Asian cultures, especially in China, Japan, and Korea. These officials often wear symbolic robes or uniforms that resemble the color and design of the fruit. The word "mandarin" can also be used to describe a type of polite and cultured person, often with a sense of refinement and sophistication.
Mancunians refers to the people of Manchester, a city in North West England. It is used as an adjective to describe something or someone related to Manchester or its inhabitants.
Mandaeanism is a Gnostic religion that originated in the 2nd century CE in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). It is based on the teachings of John the Baptist and is characterized by its ritual practices, particularly the baptism of its followers using a baptismal font, the "mouth of the Tigris." Mandaeanism emphasizes purity, asceticism, and the rejection of worldly temptations. It is considered one of the oldest surviving Gnostic religions.
Mandalay is the capital of Myanmar (Burma), a city located near the Irrawaddy River. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, Buddhist temples, and traditional artisans. The name "Mandalay" is also the title of a famous poem by Rudyard Kipling, which says " Mandalay, Mandalay, home again".
To mandarinate means to train or educate in the ways of bureaucracy, especially in a Chinese sense, meaning to appoint someone to an important position in a government or administrative department, often as a result of their academic and professional qualifications.
A mandate is a formal instruction or authorization given by a government, organizations, or individuals to a person or body to act in a specific way. It can also refer to a requirement or obligation imposed by law, regulation, or societal norms. Mandates can be explicit, implicit, or implied, and they often carry significant consequences for non-compliance.
Mandates are official orders or instructions that are given to someone or something, often by a government or a higher authority. They are typically binding and enforceable, requiring compliance or implementation within a specific timeframe or framework. Mandates can take many forms, including laws, regulations, decrees, or directives, and are often used to effect change, promote policy, or manage resources. In a broader sense, a mandate can also refer to a group's or individual's authority or authority to act on behalf of others, such as a political party's mandate to govern.
Mandatory refers to something that is obligatory, compulsory, or required; something that must be done or fulfilled.
Mandatories refers to things that are required, enforced, or obligatory. It can also refer to official or official-looking documents that are obligatory or compulsory, such as mandatory forms or certificates.