adjective
Definition: Describing something that is elaborate, refined, or typical of a mandarin, often in terms of language or style.
Example: The author's writing was so mandarin that it captivated the readers with its complexity.
noun
Definition: A type of high-ranking official or bureaucrat, especially in historical China, or a member of an elite group with influence. It can also refer to a variety of orange or the standard spoken language of China.
Example: The mandarin addressed the crowd with authority and poise.