639 Identifier Documentation: chi

Chinese [chi]

When two 639-2 codes are provided for the same language, they are to be considered synonyms. The first is from the code set for terminology applications (ISO 639-2/T) and the second is from the code set for bibliographic applications (ISO 639-2/B).
Identifier Language Name(s) Status Code Sets Equivalent(s) Scope Language Type Denotations
chi Active 639-2, 639-2/B 639-1: zh
639-2/B: chi
639-2/T and 639-3: zho
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