Chinese ISO Language Code: zh / zho
Chinese = zh (ISO 639-1, alpha-2), zho (ISO 639-2/T) or chi (639-2/B). Language family: Sino-Tibetan.
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| ISO 639-1 (alpha-2) | zh |
|---|---|
| ISO 639-2/T | zho |
| ISO 639-2/B | chi |
| Language family | Sino-Tibetan |
Frequently asked questions
What is the language code for Chinese?
Chinese is 'zh' in ISO 639-1; 'zho' (Terminologic) or 'chi' (Bibliographic) in ISO 639-2.
What about zh-CN and zh-TW?
Those are BCP 47 region subtags (Simplified/China, Traditional/Taiwan). The base ISO 639-1 code is just 'zh'.
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