GB/T 4880.2-2000

Active

Codes for the representation of names of languages--Part 2:Alpha-3 code

语种名称代码 第2部分:3字母代码

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
01.140.20
CCS
A24
Status
Active
Issue Date
2000-10-17
Implementation
2001-05-01
Centralized Committee
国家标准委
Issuing Authority
国家质量技术监督局

Application Summary AI generated

GB/T 4880.2-2000 specifies a three-letter code system for representing language names, providing a standardized alpha-3 code for each language. It is applied in information systems, databases, and documentation where language identification is needed, such as in library cataloging, software localization, and multilingual data exchange. This standard ensures consistent language coding across Chinese and international contexts, particularly for systems requiring more precise language distinction than two-letter codes allow.

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